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Population and households in ZIP 08401
Household size in ZIP 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | 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 | 2.47 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08401 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south. ZIP 08401 has smaller households than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in ZIP 08401 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the center.
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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.2% of households in ZIP 08401, well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.0 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 08401
Renters in ZIP 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.5% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08401: 69.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 58.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 30 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 08401: 16.2% 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 has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08401 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $791 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $841 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $889 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,146 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$355 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08401 pays $1,146 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $355 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 08401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 08401 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.7% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.1% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 08401 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only 32 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 08401
| Period | ZIP 08401 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 08401: 16.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 08401 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 08401 | 2.47 | 39.5 | 23.2% | 69.6% | 16.2% | 1962 | $1,146 | 20.9% | 78.7% | 16.4% |
| ZIP 08406 | 1.97 | 54.7 | 6.6% | 37.6% | 35.2% | 1962 | $1,387 | 41.2% | 95.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 08203 | 1.92 | 59.3 | 3.7% | 23.3% | 51.2% | 1978 | $1,627 | 47.8% | 93.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08402 | 2.05 | 58.9 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 52.9% | 1969 | $746 | 56.7% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08232 | 3.14 | 34.6 | 25.3% | 49.6% | 7.1% | 1970 | $1,413 | 11.0% | 73.8% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 08403 | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08201 | 2.71 | 39.9 | 7.9% | 26.1% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,877 | 29.7% | 92.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 08225 | 2.56 | 44.9 | 4.5% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,871 | 48.9% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08221 | 2.60 | 45.5 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 1969 | $2,030 | 60.3% | 96.6% | 5.6% |
| 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 08401. 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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