Population 44,056 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 08844
Household size in ZIP 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, ZIP 08844 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.92, 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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08844 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in ZIP 08844, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 08844 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 08844
Renters in ZIP 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08844 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.9 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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 1.5% of homes in ZIP 08844 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08844 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest 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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,408 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,351 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,891 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,570 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,161 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08844 runs $2,570 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,161 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
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 08844
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.3% | 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 08844: 62.3% 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. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08844: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 08844
| Period | ZIP 08844 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 08844 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 08844 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 08844 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 5.2% | 20.6% | 1.5% | 1986 | $2,570 | 62.3% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08821 | 2.97 | 47.1 | 11.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1984 | $2,033 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08502 | 2.99 | 42.3 | 3.5% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 1991 | $2,205 | 77.8% | 99.0% | 4.4% |
| 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 08876 | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.1% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 1974 | $2,188 | 57.2% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08853 | 3.13 | 44.1 | 8.1% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 1985 | $2,097 | 74.2% | 95.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08807 | 2.83 | 42.6 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 1976 | $2,367 | 60.2% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 08823 | 2.49 | 40.5 | 8.1% | 30.3% | 2.7% | 1991 | $2,224 | 59.5% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 08558 | 2.86 | 45.9 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 1997 | $1,875 | 81.7% | 98.6% | 2.9% |
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 08844. 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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