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Population and households in ZIP 08731
Household size in ZIP 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, ZIP 08731 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area overall, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08731 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08731: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 08731
Renters in ZIP 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08731 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 08731 is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the New York area as a whole (7.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, as it has 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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 08731 was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider New York area, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1978 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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,645 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,262 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,506 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,936 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08731 costs $1,936 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $291 a month since 2006–10, up 18%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 08731
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 08731 as nationally: 33.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area as a whole (43.6%). The share with a degree is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08731 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08731
| Period | ZIP 08731 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 08731: 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 08731 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 08731 | 2.59 | 45.2 | 7.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,936 | 33.1% | 93.8% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 08734 | 2.82 | 47.5 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 12.9% | 1987 | $1,437 | 35.1% | 93.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 08758 | 2.29 | 55.6 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 15.7% | 1982 | $1,731 | 31.0% | 95.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08721 | 2.68 | 43.7 | 8.0% | 13.9% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,649 | 28.7% | 92.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08722 | 2.81 | 43.8 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 1973 | $2,436 | 27.6% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 08741 | 2.52 | 50.4 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 1966 | $1,628 | 45.8% | 96.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 08005 | 2.54 | 48.9 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,720 | 33.4% | 94.9% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08740 | 2.26 | 52.8 | 7.6% | 17.5% | 39.8% | 1955 | $1,558 | 33.4% | 92.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 08732 | 2.21 | 52.6 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,750 | 50.2% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 08006 | 2.06 | 65.1 | 5.8% | 3.9% | 83.1% | 1979 | $1,167 | 66.6% | 98.9% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 08752 | 1.92 | 63.9 | 4.0% | 17.1% | 68.5% | 1957 | $1,605 | 51.3% | 97.3% | 5.5% |
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 08731. 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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