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Population and households in ZIP 08230
Household size in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 08230 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in New Jersey overall, where it has 2.76 people. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08230 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08230: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 08230 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 08230
Renters in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08230 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 08230: 19.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08230 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,086 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,073 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,146 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,911 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$825 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08230 pays $1,911 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $825 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 21.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 08230
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.4% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 08230: 46.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 15.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08230: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 08230 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 08230
| Period | ZIP 08230 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08230 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 08230 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 08230 | 2.61 | 46.9 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 19.7% | 1986 | $1,911 | 46.4% | 96.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 08248 | 2.09 | 53.8 | 2.3% | 7.1% | 75.0% | 1959 | $1,903 | 40.6% | 100.0% | 30.7% |
| ZIP 08223 | 2.24 | 49.9 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 25.2% | 1977 | $1,835 | 48.8% | 98.1% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 08243 | 1.78 | 64.5 | 1.7% | 7.3% | 82.9% | 1993 | $1,351 | 50.3% | 98.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 08270 | 2.47 | 38.3 | 9.0% | 17.1% | 11.7% | 1976 | $1,589 | 27.8% | 91.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 08226 | 1.99 | 53.0 | 6.9% | 27.3% | 66.4% | 1977 | $1,713 | 57.0% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 08244 | 2.26 | 42.6 | 9.6% | 47.4% | 17.7% | 1970 | $1,355 | 35.7% | 92.7% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 08221 | 2.60 | 45.5 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 1969 | $2,030 | 60.3% | 96.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08403 | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08319 | 2.59 | 43.7 | 4.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,336 | 31.6% | 96.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 08314 | 2.31 | 49.0 | 7.9% | 20.7% | 5.7% | 1971 | $1,535 | 14.7% | 92.4% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 08230. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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