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Household size in ZIP 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.42 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.62 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.28 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08901 are large by national standards, averaging 3.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.42, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08901 is young: half of its residents are under 28.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 26.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people is younger.
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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 08901 (24.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 16 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08901
Renters in ZIP 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 08901 rent: 77.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, 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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 08901 than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08901 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,254 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,357 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,537 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,816 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$562 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 08901 costs $1,816 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area as a whole ($2,060). Rents are up $562 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.5% 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 08901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 08901 (27.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.4% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 08901 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only five of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 08901
| Period | ZIP 08901 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 08901: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, 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 08901 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 08901 | 3.28 | 28.1 | 24.9% | 77.9% | 7.8% | 1964 | $1,816 | 27.2% | 67.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 08904 | 2.51 | 36.5 | 9.2% | 59.5% | 4.9% | 1959 | $1,882 | 71.2% | 93.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 08850 | 2.79 | 41.6 | 11.2% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,418 | 46.0% | 95.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 08902 | 2.86 | 38.9 | 12.3% | 42.9% | 3.4% | 1979 | $2,014 | 44.5% | 85.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 08873 | 2.73 | 40.8 | 12.3% | 31.8% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,243 | 51.7% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08817 | 2.84 | 40.3 | 6.0% | 45.7% | 5.2% | 1971 | $2,060 | 53.5% | 91.7% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 08854 | 2.99 | 37.0 | 8.0% | 36.3% | 6.5% | 1976 | $2,168 | 56.1% | 92.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 08816 | 3.05 | 41.7 | 7.8% | 20.3% | 4.2% | 1972 | $2,207 | 58.4% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 08882 | 2.90 | 37.8 | 14.6% | 34.4% | 5.0% | 1968 | $1,607 | 27.8% | 87.9% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 08872 | 2.81 | 40.9 | 10.1% | 40.4% | 6.1% | 1974 | $1,815 | 35.5% | 90.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08840 | 2.91 | 40.8 | 5.9% | 23.7% | 5.5% | 1962 | $2,207 | 62.0% | 95.4% | 5.8% |
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 08901. 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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