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Household size in ZIP 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.68 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.43 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.71 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08821 are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.68, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.0 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08821 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 08821 as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%.
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 08821
Renters in ZIP 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.3% of households in ZIP 08821 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 08821: just 2.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08821 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $2,001 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,420 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,393 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,033 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$32 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08821 pays $2,033 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 08821
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 08821 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08821: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 08821
| Period | ZIP 08821 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 08821 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). 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 08821 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 08821 | 2.97 | 47.1 | 11.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1984 | $2,033 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08844 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 5.2% | 20.6% | 1.5% | 1986 | $2,570 | 62.3% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08853 | 3.13 | 44.1 | 8.1% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 1985 | $2,097 | 74.2% | 95.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08876 | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.1% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 1974 | $2,188 | 57.2% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08869 | 2.50 | 41.7 | 2.0% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 1978 | $2,024 | 44.5% | 91.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 08835 | 2.53 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 5.8% | 1956 | $1,778 | 26.0% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08887 | 2.18 | 47.0 | 2.5% | 37.2% | 3.1% | 1982 | $1,835 | 42.7% | 86.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 08502 | 2.99 | 42.3 | 3.5% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 1991 | $2,205 | 77.8% | 99.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08807 | 2.83 | 42.6 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 1976 | $2,367 | 60.2% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 08890 | 2.92 | 33.0 | 2.9% | 43.0% | 3.5% | 2007 | $2,750 | 63.8% | 96.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 08889 | 2.49 | 49.1 | 3.0% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 1978 | $1,975 | 60.8% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
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 08821. 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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