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Population and households in ZIP 08736
Household size in ZIP 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08736 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has crept up from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.6 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08736 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.2, 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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08736: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 08736 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08736
Renters in ZIP 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08736 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 08736 is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider New York area (7.9%). Vacancy is down 6.1 points from 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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08736 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, 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 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,393 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,557 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,427 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,199 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$805 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08736 pays $2,199 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $805 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 08736
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 08736 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (68.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 19.2 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 08736 has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 08736: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher 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 08736
| Period | ZIP 08736 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 08736 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (6.9%). 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 08736 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 08736 | 2.60 | 47.4 | 5.2% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 1968 | $2,199 | 68.8% | 98.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08730 | 2.69 | 47.8 | 4.4% | 9.5% | 14.4% | 1964 | $2,719 | 67.9% | 96.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 08750 | 2.34 | 57.3 | 0.8% | 25.7% | 16.4% | 1968 | $2,228 | 67.6% | 98.9% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 08720 | 3.58 | 38.5 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 1970 | $3,083 | 48.8% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 07762 | 2.03 | 51.9 | 2.4% | 30.8% | 17.3% | 1968 | $1,924 | 66.3% | 96.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08742 | 2.39 | 47.0 | 6.4% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 1968 | $1,970 | 53.0% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 07719 | 2.38 | 49.2 | 5.3% | 26.4% | 10.1% | 1967 | $1,856 | 53.5% | 94.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08724 | 2.54 | 46.8 | 8.6% | 18.6% | 7.3% | 1976 | $1,886 | 36.2% | 96.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 07717 | 2.19 | 53.4 | 4.7% | 31.5% | 24.4% | 1950 | $1,973 | 72.7% | 98.9% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 07720 | 1.91 | 47.9 | 4.4% | 51.5% | 30.5% | 1953 | $1,793 | 67.1% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 07753 | 2.53 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 1972 | $2,136 | 36.1% | 90.4% | 8.0% |
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 08736. 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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