Population 50,154 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Ironbound
Household size in North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.71 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.74 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.13 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Ironbound average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.87, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 32.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 32.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 34.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 35.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.6 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.6, North Ironbound is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The picture is much the same across Newark. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 34.8, mirroring the country.
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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 27.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 21.9% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 22.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −4.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Ironbound: 19.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Still, single parents are less common here than in Newark as a whole (22.7%). The single-parent share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 North Ironbound
Renters in North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 74.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.7% | 77.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 77.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 75.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Ironbound: 84.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly six in ten owners (56.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.2 points since 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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 16.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −8.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Ironbound: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Newark as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1959 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1961 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1964 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1968 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in North Ironbound run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in Newark overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south 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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,063 | $939 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,088 | $993 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,258 | $1,085 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,701 | $1,447 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$638 | +$508 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Ironbound costs $1,701 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $638 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Newark neighborhood has higher rents.
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 North Ironbound
Bachelor's degrees in North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 15.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 20.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Ironbound: 18.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Newark. The share with a degree has risen 8.8 points since 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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.4% | 68.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.0% | 72.5% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 76.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.2% | 79.2% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +10.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in North Ironbound never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 16.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Newark neighborhood has 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 North Ironbound
| Period | North Ironbound | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 14.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 20.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Ironbound runs well above the national rate: 8.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Newark overall (11.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, 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).
North Ironbound compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ironbound | 2.77 | 35.6 | 19.0% | 84.0% | 7.8% | 1973 | $1,701 | 18.8% | 69.2% | 8.4% |
| Central Business District | 1.60 | 37.4 | 9.4% | 94.4% | 10.2% | 1971 | $1,797 | 52.4% | 90.6% | 8.1% |
| South Ironbound | 2.87 | 34.0 | 17.9% | 85.2% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,505 | 9.8% | 70.5% | 7.7% |
| West Side | 2.88 | 34.1 | 21.3% | 66.9% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,642 | 32.9% | 86.5% | 9.3% |
| South Broad Street | 2.64 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 81.7% | 11.1% | 1985 | $1,296 | 26.7% | 79.5% | 13.7% |
| Springfield-Belmont | 2.02 | 39.3 | 20.3% | 89.9% | 4.9% | 1982 | $950 | 17.0% | 77.2% | 9.0% |
| University Heights | 2.96 | 28.6 | 28.0% | 74.6% | 9.5% | 1977 | $1,598 | 30.0% | 84.7% | 14.9% |
| Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway | 2.54 | 36.7 | 20.1% | 67.3% | 5.9% | 1972 | $1,366 | 25.3% | 74.5% | 13.6% |
| Seventh Avenue | 2.81 | 33.0 | 19.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,450 | 22.4% | 79.9% | 9.3% |
| Lower Clinton Hill | 2.64 | 34.4 | 34.0% | 86.4% | 19.3% | 1999 | $1,466 | 21.0% | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| Lower Roseville | 2.76 | 34.7 | 26.6% | 74.9% | 5.2% | 1961 | $1,394 | 10.0% | 75.1% | 15.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Valley High-North Laguna, Sacramento, CA · Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ · Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA · Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN · Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA · Dunning, Chicago, IL · Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY · Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA · East Foothills, San Jose, CA · East Harlem, Manhattan, NY
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 North Ironbound. 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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