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Household size in ZIP 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08831 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has edged down from 2.67 in 2006–10, as it has 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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08831 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.6, 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 49.0, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 are older.
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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in ZIP 08831, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 08831 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 08831
Renters in ZIP 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08831 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east.
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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 08831: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 08831 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,327 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,553 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,419 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,041 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$714 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08831 runs $2,041 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $714 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.7% 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 08831
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 08831 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.8%) 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 14.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08831: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 08831
| Period | ZIP 08831 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08831 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (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 08831 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 08831 | 2.58 | 52.6 | 5.1% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 1994 | $2,041 | 53.8% | 94.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 08828 | 2.29 | 42.1 | 8.7% | 36.0% | 4.1% | 1983 | $2,139 | 41.2% | 96.8% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08884 | 2.61 | 45.4 | 10.3% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 1966 | $897 | 38.5% | 92.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08810 | 2.98 | 42.0 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1992 | $2,532 | 70.6% | 94.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 07726 | 2.83 | 44.8 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 1987 | $2,186 | 57.1% | 96.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08512 | 2.56 | 50.8 | 5.6% | 37.0% | 4.1% | 1985 | $1,732 | 56.4% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08520 | 2.69 | 41.1 | 8.4% | 33.1% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,733 | 44.2% | 90.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08535 | 3.26 | 45.2 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1991 | $2,105 | 52.3% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 08816 | 3.05 | 41.7 | 7.8% | 20.3% | 4.2% | 1972 | $2,207 | 58.4% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08536 | 2.61 | 38.8 | 5.7% | 57.4% | 3.4% | 1987 | $2,091 | 80.7% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 08852 | 2.80 | 40.4 | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 1989 | $2,083 | 65.8% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
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 08831. 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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