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Population and households in ZIP 08734
Household size in ZIP 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08734 average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.96 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08734 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, 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 39.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in ZIP 08734, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower 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 08734
Renters in ZIP 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.7% of households in ZIP 08734 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over three in ten owners (31.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower share of renters.
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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 08734 than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08734 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,429 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,229 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,145 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,437 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$9 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08734 pays $1,437 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 24.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 08734
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 08734 as nationally: 35.1% 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%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.2 points, 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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08734 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 08734
| Period | ZIP 08734 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 08734 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 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 08734 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 08734 | 2.82 | 47.5 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 12.9% | 1987 | $1,437 | 35.1% | 93.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 08731 | 2.59 | 45.2 | 7.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,936 | 33.1% | 93.8% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 08721 | 2.68 | 43.7 | 8.0% | 13.9% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,649 | 28.7% | 92.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08740 | 2.26 | 52.8 | 7.6% | 17.5% | 39.8% | 1955 | $1,558 | 33.4% | 92.6% | 3.8% |
| 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 08758 | 2.29 | 55.6 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 15.7% | 1982 | $1,731 | 31.0% | 95.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08732 | 2.21 | 52.6 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 8.8% | 1956 | $1,750 | 50.2% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 08752 | 1.92 | 63.9 | 4.0% | 17.1% | 68.5% | 1957 | $1,605 | 51.3% | 97.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08751 | 1.87 | 56.3 | 7.5% | 39.4% | 61.4% | 1970 | $1,693 | 38.8% | 90.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 08753 | 2.62 | 43.1 | 10.2% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 1975 | $2,005 | 37.9% | 93.6% | 4.1% |
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 08734. 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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