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Population and households in ZIP 08302
Household size in ZIP 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.21 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08302 are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 3.04 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08302 is young: half of its residents are under 32.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 35.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only ten 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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08302: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.1 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 08302
Renters in ZIP 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 08302 than nationally: 41.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 47.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 4.9 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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 08302 than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. New Jersey as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08302 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $905 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,025 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,323 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08302 pays $1,323 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $418 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 08302
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 08302: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 08302 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 23 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 08302
| Period | ZIP 08302 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 08302 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 08302 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 08302 | 3.08 | 32.6 | 21.2% | 41.9% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,323 | 13.4% | 76.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08353 | 2.93 | 42.2 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 1970 | $1,333 | 29.9% | 91.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 08320 | 2.68 | 41.7 | 14.8% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 1969 | $1,285 | 3.1% | 76.8% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 08352 | 2.94 | 42.1 | 13.2% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 1970 | $1,548 | 21.1% | 77.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 08323 | 2.35 | 49.0 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 7.2% | 1955 | $1,087 | 39.3% | 96.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08311 | 2.52 | 40.9 | 8.8% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 1966 | $1,301 | 19.9% | 89.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 08318 | 2.73 | 47.0 | 7.8% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 1972 | $1,419 | 25.8% | 89.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08001 | 2.56 | 44.8 | 4.3% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 1974 | $775 | 31.3% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 08332 | 2.46 | 42.5 | 13.8% | 32.0% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,276 | 19.2% | 86.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 08360 | 2.93 | 36.8 | 17.5% | 35.4% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,237 | 16.6% | 76.1% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 08072 | 2.47 | 44.3 | 8.1% | 23.5% | 3.3% | 1959 | $1,296 | 23.8% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
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 08302. 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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