Population 8,659 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08869 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, 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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08869 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the 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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08869: 2.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two 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 08869
Renters in ZIP 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 08869: 50.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.5 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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 1.6% of homes in ZIP 08869 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 9.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +21 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08869 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,369 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,479 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,607 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,024 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$655 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08869 costs $2,024 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $655 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 08869
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 08869 than nationally: 44.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08869 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other New Jersey ZIP codes, though, ZIP 08869 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 08869
| Period | ZIP 08869 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08869 has been low: just 2.9% 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 19 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, 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 08869 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 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 08807 | 2.83 | 42.6 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 1976 | $2,367 | 60.2% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| 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 08821 | 2.97 | 47.1 | 11.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1984 | $2,033 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08844 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 5.2% | 20.6% | 1.5% | 1986 | $2,570 | 62.3% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08836 | 2.88 | 42.4 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 6.7% | 1978 | $2,056 | 72.5% | 98.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08805 | 2.81 | 38.1 | 16.5% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 1958 | $2,017 | 31.8% | 85.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 08853 | 3.13 | 44.1 | 8.1% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 1985 | $2,097 | 74.2% | 95.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 07921 | 2.07 | 49.3 | 5.5% | 20.9% | 2.4% | 1978 | $2,335 | 64.8% | 97.2% | 4.7% |
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 08869. 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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