Population 9,883 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 08889 has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08889 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, 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 44.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in ZIP 08889, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 08889
Renters in ZIP 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08889 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.9% of homes in ZIP 08889 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 08889 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 08889 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 overall, where the median home dates to 1962. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,037 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,615 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,384 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,975 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$939 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08889 runs $1,975 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $939 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
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 08889
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 08889 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 08889: 97.6% 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 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only 40 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 08889
| Period | ZIP 08889 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08889 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 08889 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 08889 | 2.49 | 49.1 | 3.0% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 1978 | $1,975 | 60.8% | 97.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08833 | 2.60 | 47.6 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 1976 | $2,347 | 62.3% | 97.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 08858 | 2.21 | 59.2 | 3.9% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 1978 | $3,467 | 65.2% | 93.2% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 08853 | 3.13 | 44.1 | 8.1% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 1985 | $2,097 | 74.2% | 95.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08887 | 2.18 | 47.0 | 2.5% | 37.2% | 3.1% | 1982 | $1,835 | 42.7% | 86.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 08876 | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.1% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 1974 | $2,188 | 57.2% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 08801 | 2.46 | 46.5 | 4.5% | 11.6% | 3.1% | 1986 | $2,268 | 63.7% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08869 | 2.50 | 41.7 | 2.0% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 1978 | $2,024 | 44.5% | 91.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 08821 | 2.97 | 47.1 | 11.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1984 | $2,033 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08807 | 2.83 | 42.6 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 1976 | $2,367 | 60.2% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| 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 08889. 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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