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Population and households in ZIP 08824
Household size in ZIP 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 08824 is a place of big households: 2.96 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, 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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08824 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, 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 39.9 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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08824: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 35 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08824
Renters in ZIP 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08824 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, 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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in ZIP 08824 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. ZIP 08824 has a lower vacancy rate than most New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | 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 | 1979 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 08824 was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). 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 east, while the south 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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,068 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,217 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,880 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,755 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$688 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08824 pays $1,755 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $688 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over 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 08824
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 08824 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08824: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 08824
| Period | ZIP 08824 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08824 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08824 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 08824 | 2.96 | 44.3 | 3.9% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 1979 | $1,755 | 66.4% | 95.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 08823 | 2.49 | 40.5 | 8.1% | 30.3% | 2.7% | 1991 | $2,224 | 59.5% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08852 | 2.80 | 40.4 | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 1989 | $2,083 | 65.8% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08810 | 2.98 | 42.0 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1992 | $2,532 | 70.6% | 94.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 08902 | 2.86 | 38.9 | 12.3% | 42.9% | 3.4% | 1979 | $2,014 | 44.5% | 85.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08528 | 2.32 | 51.6 | 1.9% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 1951 | $1,985 | 58.2% | 98.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 08553 | 2.53 | 44.5 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 0.6% | 1960 | $1,799 | 71.1% | 98.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08502 | 2.99 | 42.3 | 3.5% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 1991 | $2,205 | 77.8% | 99.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08873 | 2.73 | 40.8 | 12.3% | 31.8% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,243 | 51.7% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08536 | 2.61 | 38.8 | 5.7% | 57.4% | 3.4% | 1987 | $2,091 | 80.7% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 08850 | 2.79 | 41.6 | 11.2% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,418 | 46.0% | 95.4% | 3.7% |
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 08824. 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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