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Population and households in ZIP 08629
Household size in ZIP 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 08629 is a place of big households: 3.19 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.22, as it has nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.2, ZIP 08629 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08629: 18.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 40 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 08629
Renters in ZIP 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 08629 rent their homes (37.2%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 points, 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.0% of homes in ZIP 08629 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 9.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08629 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,198 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,200 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,170 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,406 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$208 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08629 costs $1,406 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $208 a month from 2006–10, a 17% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 08629
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 08629 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over three in ten adults in ZIP 08629 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only ten of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08629
| Period | ZIP 08629 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 08629: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 08629 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 08629 | 3.19 | 33.2 | 18.9% | 37.2% | 2.0% | 1947 | $1,406 | 12.0% | 68.6% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 08609 | 3.60 | 33.0 | 23.4% | 68.4% | 11.3% | 1954 | $1,682 | 12.1% | 67.5% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 08611 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 29.1% | 61.7% | 10.2% | 1947 | $1,592 | 17.0% | 69.1% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 08610 | 2.71 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,573 | 24.2% | 85.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08608 | 2.06 | 35.4 | 16.7% | 78.3% | 6.2% | 1972 | $951 | 23.3% | 75.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08619 | 2.44 | 44.9 | 7.6% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,772 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08638 | 2.48 | 37.9 | 14.0% | 41.7% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,578 | 32.0% | 87.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 08618 | 2.45 | 37.7 | 19.1% | 55.0% | 11.7% | 1961 | $1,266 | 28.5% | 86.6% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08690 | 2.49 | 47.8 | 5.0% | 20.0% | 3.5% | 1975 | $1,620 | 42.9% | 94.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08648 | 2.41 | 41.4 | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,924 | 62.6% | 92.5% | 6.3% |
| 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 08629. 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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