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Population and households in ZIP 08809
Household size in ZIP 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08809 run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08809 is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 41.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. ZIP 08809 is younger than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08809: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 08809 has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 08809
Renters in ZIP 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08809 own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.5 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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 08809 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Vacancy has risen 3.8 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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08809 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,209 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,314 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,601 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,940 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$731 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08809 runs $1,940 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the New York area as a whole ($2,060). Rent has climbed $731 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 38.1% of the typical renter's income, 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 08809
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 08809: 54.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08809 is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08809
| Period | ZIP 08809 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08809 runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 08809 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 08809 | 2.44 | 38.2 | 6.6% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 1982 | $1,940 | 54.8% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 08801 | 2.46 | 46.5 | 4.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 1986 | $2,268 | 63.7% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08829 | 2.59 | 41.4 | 5.9% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 1966 | $1,857 | 46.9% | 97.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 08827 | 2.68 | 46.0 | 8.3% | 13.0% | 4.7% | 1969 | $1,538 | 44.6% | 96.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08867 | 2.72 | 48.2 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 1982 | $1,878 | 63.3% | 97.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08833 | 2.60 | 47.6 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 1976 | $2,347 | 62.3% | 97.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08826 | 2.55 | 44.7 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% | 1974 | $1,610 | 45.9% | 96.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 08802 | 2.96 | 43.6 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1976 | $1,634 | 46.2% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 07830 | 2.65 | 49.5 | 3.4% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1970 | $2,387 | 62.6% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 08889 | 2.49 | 49.1 | 3.0% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 1978 | $1,975 | 60.8% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 07882 | 2.47 | 44.0 | 7.4% | 25.6% | 5.2% | 1970 | $1,688 | 34.8% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
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 08809. 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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