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Household size in ZIP 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08502 are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08502 is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in ZIP 08502, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 24 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 08502
Renters in ZIP 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.9% of households in ZIP 08502 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than one in five owners (22.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 08502: just 2.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 08502 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast. Only 16 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,855 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,853 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,042 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,205 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$350 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08502 pays $2,205 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $350 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 08502
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 77.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 08502: 77.8% 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 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher 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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 08502: 99.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 08502
| Period | ZIP 08502 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08502 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller 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 08502 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 08502 | 2.99 | 42.3 | 3.5% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 1991 | $2,205 | 77.8% | 99.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08844 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 5.2% | 20.6% | 1.5% | 1986 | $2,570 | 62.3% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08553 | 2.53 | 44.5 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 0.6% | 1960 | $1,799 | 71.1% | 98.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08558 | 2.86 | 45.9 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 1997 | $1,875 | 81.7% | 98.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 08823 | 2.49 | 40.5 | 8.1% | 30.3% | 2.7% | 1991 | $2,224 | 59.5% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08824 | 2.96 | 44.3 | 3.9% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 1979 | $1,755 | 66.4% | 95.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08821 | 2.97 | 47.1 | 11.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1984 | $2,033 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08528 | 2.32 | 51.6 | 1.9% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 1951 | $1,985 | 58.2% | 98.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 08540 | 2.59 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 36.9% | 7.2% | 1981 | $2,235 | 82.6% | 96.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08852 | 2.80 | 40.4 | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 1989 | $2,083 | 65.8% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08835 | 2.53 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 5.8% | 1956 | $1,778 | 26.0% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
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 08502. 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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