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Population and households in ZIP 08260
Household size in ZIP 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08260 are small: just 1.92 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.83, even as the national average fell. Only two of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.6 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08260 skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.6, 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 49.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 08260 (10.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08260
Renters in ZIP 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in ZIP 08260 rent their homes (31.2%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over four in ten owners (41.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 10.5 points since 2006–10, 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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.8% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.6% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 61.6% of the housing in ZIP 08260, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08260 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, 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 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east 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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $990 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $988 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,089 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,127 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$137 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08260 runs $1,127 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $137 a month from 2006–10, a 14% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
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 08260
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 08260 than nationally: 31.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08260 is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08260
| Period | ZIP 08260 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 08260: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 08260 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 08260 | 1.92 | 53.6 | 10.9% | 31.2% | 61.6% | 1971 | $1,127 | 31.8% | 92.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 08242 | 2.12 | 50.5 | 10.1% | 21.5% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,417 | 28.6% | 87.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08247 | 1.92 | 63.6 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 81.0% | 1980 | $1,713 | 67.9% | 99.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08204 | 1.94 | 52.9 | 4.7% | 23.1% | 27.8% | 1976 | $1,556 | 39.5% | 95.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 08251 | 2.26 | 46.5 | 16.2% | 9.5% | 22.4% | 1967 | $1,609 | 25.9% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 08210 | 2.32 | 45.2 | 11.0% | 18.4% | 13.9% | 1984 | $1,514 | 34.7% | 93.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08212 | 1.97 | 62.2 | 3.6% | 0.8% | 71.5% | 1975 | $1,232 | 55.0% | 99.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08202 | 1.91 | 64.1 | 1.9% | 7.4% | 81.1% | 1988 | $1,707 | 67.8% | 97.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19960 | 2.82 | 41.0 | 16.4% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 1992 | $1,289 | 13.5% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 19963 | 2.49 | 43.4 | 13.7% | 33.5% | 10.0% | 1987 | $1,277 | 28.1% | 91.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 19941 | 2.93 | 34.7 | 21.8% | 15.3% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,241 | 16.1% | 87.6% | 6.3% |
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 08260. 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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