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Population and households in ZIP 08232
Household size in ZIP 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.14 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 08232 is a place of big households: 3.14 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 32 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, ZIP 08232 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.7, even as the national median rose. Only 24 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08232: 25.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 08232
Renters in ZIP 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 08232 than nationally: 49.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 08232: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across New Jersey. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08232 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $885 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,057 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,180 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,413 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$529 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08232 runs $1,413 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $529 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
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 08232
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 08232: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only five of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in ZIP 08232 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 08232
| Period | ZIP 08232 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08232 runs well above the national rate: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 08232 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 08232 | 3.14 | 34.6 | 25.3% | 49.6% | 7.1% | 1970 | $1,413 | 11.0% | 73.8% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 08225 | 2.56 | 44.9 | 4.5% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,871 | 48.9% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08201 | 2.71 | 39.9 | 7.9% | 26.1% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,877 | 29.7% | 92.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 08406 | 1.97 | 54.7 | 6.6% | 37.6% | 35.2% | 1962 | $1,387 | 41.2% | 95.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 08221 | 2.60 | 45.5 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 1969 | $2,030 | 60.3% | 96.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08402 | 2.05 | 58.9 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 52.9% | 1969 | $746 | 56.7% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08234 | 2.90 | 40.7 | 10.1% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,815 | 33.8% | 92.0% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 08401 | 2.47 | 39.5 | 23.2% | 69.6% | 16.2% | 1962 | $1,146 | 20.9% | 78.7% | 16.4% |
| ZIP 08403 | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08205 | 2.50 | 41.6 | 11.4% | 20.0% | 4.7% | 1988 | $1,555 | 36.2% | 93.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 08244 | 2.26 | 42.6 | 9.6% | 47.4% | 17.7% | 1970 | $1,355 | 35.7% | 92.7% | 10.6% |
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 08232. 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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