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Population and households in ZIP 08618
Household size in ZIP 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08618 has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.53, as it has nationally. ZIP 08618 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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08618 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, 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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08618: 19.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 08618
Renters in ZIP 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.9% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.4% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08618: 55.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 49.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 5.1 points since 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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 08618: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 6.2 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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08618 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, 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 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $871 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $963 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,158 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,266 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08618 runs $1,266 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $395 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, 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 northwest.
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 08618
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 08618 than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 08618 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 08618 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08618
| Period | ZIP 08618 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08618 runs well above the national rate: 11.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 19 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, 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 08618 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 08618 | 2.45 | 37.7 | 19.1% | 55.0% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,266 | 28.5% | 86.6% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08638 | 2.48 | 37.9 | 14.0% | 41.7% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,578 | 32.0% | 87.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 08608 | 2.06 | 35.4 | 16.7% | 78.3% | 6.2% | 1972 | $951 | 23.3% | 75.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08609 | 3.60 | 33.0 | 23.4% | 68.4% | 11.3% | 1954 | $1,682 | 12.1% | 67.5% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 08628 | 2.07 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 1978 | $1,755 | 61.6% | 96.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 08611 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 29.1% | 61.7% | 10.2% | 1947 | $1,592 | 17.0% | 69.1% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 08629 | 3.19 | 33.2 | 18.9% | 37.2% | 2.0% | 1947 | $1,406 | 12.0% | 68.6% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 19067 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 7.9% | 22.3% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,879 | 55.3% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 08648 | 2.41 | 41.4 | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,924 | 62.6% | 92.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 08610 | 2.71 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,573 | 24.2% | 85.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08619 | 2.44 | 44.9 | 7.6% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,772 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
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 08618. 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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