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Population and households in ZIP 08536
Household size in ZIP 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08536 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.58, even as the national average fell.
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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in ZIP 08536 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the New York area as a whole, where the median age is 40.4. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.4, as it has nationally.
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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08536: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 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 08536
Renters in ZIP 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.4% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08536 rent: 57.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in ZIP 08536 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 08536 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08536 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. Only 38 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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,442 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,467 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,892 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,091 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$648 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08536 runs $2,091 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $648 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the center.
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 08536
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 08536 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (80.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 08536: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 28 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 08536
| Period | ZIP 08536 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08536 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 08536 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 08536 | 2.61 | 38.8 | 5.7% | 57.4% | 3.4% | 1987 | $2,091 | 80.7% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 08512 | 2.56 | 50.8 | 5.6% | 37.0% | 4.1% | 1985 | $1,732 | 56.4% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08550 | 2.83 | 46.6 | 4.3% | 24.9% | 3.0% | 1987 | $2,554 | 85.4% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 08528 | 2.32 | 51.6 | 1.9% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 1951 | $1,985 | 58.2% | 98.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 08852 | 2.80 | 40.4 | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 1989 | $2,083 | 65.8% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08540 | 2.59 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 36.9% | 7.2% | 1981 | $2,235 | 82.6% | 96.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08810 | 2.98 | 42.0 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1992 | $2,532 | 70.6% | 94.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 08544 | 2.29 | 21.4 | 3.7% | 40.2% | 19.5% | 1942 | $2,454 | 94.2% | 100.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 08542 | 2.36 | 34.3 | 6.0% | 61.8% | 8.0% | 1959 | $2,504 | 79.6% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 08520 | 2.69 | 41.1 | 8.4% | 33.1% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,733 | 44.2% | 90.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08553 | 2.53 | 44.5 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 0.6% | 1960 | $1,799 | 71.1% | 98.0% | 5.3% |
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 08536. 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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