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Population and households in ZIP 08701
Household size in ZIP 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.08 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.64 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 5.03 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 5.13 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +1.05 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 08701 is a place of big households: 5.13 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 climbed from 4.08, even as the national average fell. ZIP 08701 has the largest households of any New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 21.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.8 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 20.3, ZIP 08701 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward families with many children. The median age has dropped from 26.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. ZIP 08701 has the youngest population of any New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08701: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 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 08701
Renters in ZIP 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 08701 than nationally: 48.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About a third of owners (32.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, as it has 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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 08701: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08701 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only five 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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,457 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,496 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,513 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,813 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$356 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08701 pays $1,813 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rent has climbed $356 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.0% of household income on rent, 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 08701
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 08701 (34.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area overall (43.6%). The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 08701 have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the wider New York area (86.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08701
| Period | ZIP 08701 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08701 is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08701 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 08701 | 5.13 | 20.3 | 8.2% | 48.5% | 7.0% | 1997 | $1,813 | 34.6% | 90.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08755 | 3.04 | 40.2 | 8.9% | 17.8% | 9.2% | 1989 | $2,025 | 35.1% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 07731 | 2.98 | 39.3 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 1982 | $2,461 | 44.3% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08724 | 2.54 | 46.8 | 8.6% | 18.6% | 7.3% | 1976 | $1,886 | 36.2% | 96.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 08723 | 2.56 | 46.4 | 10.8% | 17.2% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,973 | 33.9% | 95.3% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 08527 | 3.07 | 38.0 | 10.5% | 13.0% | 7.6% | 1988 | $2,054 | 38.7% | 94.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08720 | 3.58 | 38.5 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 1970 | $3,083 | 48.8% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08733 | 2.63 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 35.5% | 8.0% | 1969 | $1,764 | 15.7% | 88.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08742 | 2.39 | 47.0 | 6.4% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 1968 | $1,970 | 53.0% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 08753 | 2.62 | 43.1 | 10.2% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 1975 | $2,005 | 37.9% | 93.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08757 | 2.24 | 57.2 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 6.2% | 1979 | $1,798 | 19.0% | 89.6% | 6.6% |
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 08701. 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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