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Population and households in ZIP 08835
Household size in ZIP 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08835 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08835 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, 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 39.8 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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 08835, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08835
Renters in ZIP 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.0% of households in ZIP 08835 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is down 8.8 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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 08835: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08835 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing. ZIP 08835 has older homes than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,228 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,221 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,317 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,778 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08835 costs $1,778 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $550 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, 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 08835
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 08835 than nationally: 26.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 08835 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of 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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 08835 have finished high school (91.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other New Jersey ZIP codes, though, ZIP 08835 has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 08835
| Period | ZIP 08835 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 08835 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 08835 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 08835 | 2.53 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 5.8% | 1956 | $1,778 | 26.0% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08890 | 2.92 | 33.0 | 2.9% | 43.0% | 3.5% | 2007 | $2,750 | 63.8% | 96.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 08869 | 2.50 | 41.7 | 2.0% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 1978 | $2,024 | 44.5% | 91.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 08805 | 2.81 | 38.1 | 16.5% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 1958 | $2,017 | 31.8% | 85.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 08880 | 2.73 | 36.1 | 14.1% | 42.1% | 4.7% | 1965 | $1,793 | 23.9% | 89.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08844 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 5.2% | 20.6% | 1.5% | 1986 | $2,570 | 62.3% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08807 | 2.83 | 42.6 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 1976 | $2,367 | 60.2% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 08876 | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.1% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 1974 | $2,188 | 57.2% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08836 | 2.88 | 42.4 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 6.7% | 1978 | $2,056 | 72.5% | 98.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08821 | 2.97 | 47.1 | 11.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1984 | $2,033 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08873 | 2.73 | 40.8 | 12.3% | 31.8% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,243 | 51.7% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
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 08835. 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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