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Population and households in ZIP 08561
Household size in ZIP 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.52 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.45 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.94 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08561 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in New Jersey as a whole, where it has 2.76 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.52, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +20.3 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08561 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in ZIP 08561, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 08561
Renters in ZIP 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 0.2% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +23.4 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08561 own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in ZIP 08561 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −21 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08561 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The picture is much the same across New Jersey.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,080 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,486 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,689 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,923 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$843 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08561 costs $1,923 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across New Jersey. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 08561
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −16.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 08561: 49.3% 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.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.2% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08561: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 08561
| Period | ZIP 08561 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in ZIP 08561 out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force 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 08561 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 08561 | 2.58 | 55.4 | 3.0% | 27.2% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,923 | 49.3% | 96.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 08691 | 2.64 | 45.2 | 6.3% | 20.5% | 4.6% | 1992 | $1,831 | 68.0% | 97.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08520 | 2.69 | 41.1 | 8.4% | 33.1% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,733 | 44.2% | 90.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08550 | 2.83 | 46.6 | 4.3% | 24.9% | 3.0% | 1987 | $2,554 | 85.4% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 08512 | 2.56 | 50.8 | 5.6% | 37.0% | 4.1% | 1985 | $1,732 | 56.4% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08690 | 2.49 | 47.8 | 5.0% | 20.0% | 3.5% | 1975 | $1,620 | 42.9% | 94.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08501 | 2.71 | 49.1 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 5.0% | 1987 | $1,420 | 58.9% | 96.3% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08555 | 2.95 | 37.7 | 5.6% | 21.0% | 4.1% | 1939 | $2,490 | 43.5% | 96.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 08536 | 2.61 | 38.8 | 5.7% | 57.4% | 3.4% | 1987 | $2,091 | 80.7% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 08619 | 2.44 | 44.9 | 7.6% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,772 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08620 | 2.54 | 44.1 | 12.0% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,747 | 31.0% | 88.3% | 7.9% |
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 08561. 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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