Population 59,975 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08861 are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 08861 is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 08861: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher 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 08861
Renters in ZIP 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.9% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08861: 62.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. The renter share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in ZIP 08861 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.3 points, 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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08861 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center 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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,113 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,212 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,364 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,680 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08861 runs $1,680 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $568 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.9% 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 08861
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 08861 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.6% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in ZIP 08861 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 08861
| Period | ZIP 08861 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 08861: 13.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 08861 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 08861 | 3.00 | 37.4 | 22.6% | 62.5% | 3.9% | 1962 | $1,680 | 16.6% | 68.0% | 13.5% |
| ZIP 08832 | 2.74 | 40.1 | 20.7% | 80.0% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,650 | 17.6% | 65.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 10307 | 2.99 | 41.3 | 6.7% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 1980 | $1,883 | 40.6% | 92.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 08863 | 2.80 | 43.5 | 6.6% | 28.8% | 2.3% | 1958 | $1,820 | 40.4% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 07077 | 2.78 | 41.8 | 7.7% | 25.7% | 3.2% | 1957 | $1,132 | 29.8% | 92.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 07095 | 2.66 | 40.8 | 11.6% | 40.2% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,890 | 37.1% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 10309 | 2.93 | 42.5 | 5.7% | 24.7% | 6.8% | 1989 | $2,201 | 40.7% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08879 | 2.53 | 42.5 | 15.2% | 37.3% | 6.5% | 1961 | $1,879 | 28.7% | 90.7% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 08837 | 2.55 | 38.8 | 8.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% | 1970 | $1,833 | 50.9% | 93.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 07064 | 2.76 | 40.7 | 10.8% | 26.1% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,949 | 33.9% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 08830 | 3.05 | 40.9 | 13.5% | 35.0% | 5.2% | 1962 | $2,361 | 53.2% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
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 08861. 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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