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Population and households in ZIP 08609
Household size in ZIP 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.14 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.60 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.46 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08609 are large by national standards, averaging 3.60 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.14, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08609 is young: half of its residents are under 33.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 34.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 08609 (23.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08609
Renters in ZIP 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.5% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.4% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08609 rent: 68.4% 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, 72.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.3 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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 08609: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 14.5 points from 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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08609 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, 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 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,030 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,098 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,682 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$743 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08609 pays $1,682 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in New Jersey as a whole ($1,896). Rent has climbed $743 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% 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 08609
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 08609: 12.1% 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 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only ten of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.1% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.8% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 08609 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 08609
| Period | ZIP 08609 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 08609: 12.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 12 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08609 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 08609 | 3.60 | 33.0 | 23.4% | 68.4% | 11.3% | 1954 | $1,682 | 12.1% | 67.5% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 08629 | 3.19 | 33.2 | 18.9% | 37.2% | 2.0% | 1947 | $1,406 | 12.0% | 68.6% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 08608 | 2.06 | 35.4 | 16.7% | 78.3% | 6.2% | 1972 | $951 | 23.3% | 75.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08611 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 29.1% | 61.7% | 10.2% | 1947 | $1,592 | 17.0% | 69.1% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 08638 | 2.48 | 37.9 | 14.0% | 41.7% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,578 | 32.0% | 87.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 08610 | 2.71 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,573 | 24.2% | 85.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08618 | 2.45 | 37.7 | 19.1% | 55.0% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,266 | 28.5% | 86.6% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08619 | 2.44 | 44.9 | 7.6% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,772 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08648 | 2.41 | 41.4 | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,924 | 62.6% | 92.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 08690 | 2.49 | 47.8 | 5.0% | 20.0% | 3.5% | 1975 | $1,620 | 42.9% | 94.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 19067 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 22.3% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,879 | 55.3% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
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 08609. 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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