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Zip Code 08805 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    12,193
  • Density
    4,314 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $313,800
  • Med. Rent
    $1,202

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 08805 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#647 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Ride Bicycles To Work 2.56%
#1,410 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 50%
#2,171 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 4,314
#2,529 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,202
#2,550 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Males 52.87%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 08805 is 12,193 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.89 | Zip Code 08805 land area is 2.8263 sq. miles | Population density is 4,314.12 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 35.3
Median Age - Male 32
Median Age - Female 38.9

Median age of zip code 08805 is 10.6% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 5.1% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 08805 is 18.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 10.6% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 08805 median age is 2.5% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 1% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 9081
Black or African American population 591
Asian population 417
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 1875

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 1.1% Czech 0.5%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 0.8%
English 4.4% French No Basque 1.3%
French Canadian 0.3% German 11%
Greek 0.6% Hungarian 1.5%
Irish 13% Italian 19.6%
Lithuanian 0.5% Norwegian 0.3%
Polish 9.5% Portuguese 0.6%
Russian 1.1% Scotch-Irish 0.8%
Scottish 1.5% Slovak 0.8%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 0.4%
Swiss 0.5% Ukrainian 0.7%
USA 2.8% Welsh 0.7%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.3% Other Ancestries 37.9%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 2930
Married couples 69.15%
Other couples 30.85%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 13.86% 18.42%
$30,000 and $50,000 22.49% 20.15%
$50,000 and $100,000 30.89% 29.24%
$100,000 and $200,000 24.37% 25.18%
$200,000 or more 8.4% 7.02%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 53.49%
Spanish language 39.39%
Other European language 5.43%
Asian language 1.56%
Other language 0.14%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 3991
Detached housing units 49.29%
Attached housing units 13.41%
2 units 13.73%
3 - 4 units 9.07%
5 - 9 units 6.19%
10 - 19 units 3.81%
20 - 49 units 1.75%
50 or more units 2.76%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 86.5%
Use public transportation 3.83%
Use Motorcycle 0.29%
Use bicycle 2.56%
Walk to work 3.91%
Work at home 2.91%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.36%
Attend Public School 15.22%
Attend college undergraduate program 5.2%
Attent graduate studies 1.15%
Not enrolled in school 75.08%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 10.08%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 9.58%
High school diploma 37%
Some college, no degree 18.07%
Associate degree 6.04%
Bachelor's degree 17.81%
Graduate or professional degree 1.42%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 346
Construction 49
Retail Trade 46
Other Services (except Public Administration) 39
Health Care and Social Assistance 39
Accommodation and Food Services 36
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 35
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 21
Transportation and Warehousing 17
Finance and Insurance 16
Wholesale Trade 15
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 10
Educational Services 8
Manufacturing 5
Management of Companies and Enterprises 4
Information 2
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2
Utilities 1
Industries not classified 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 87.7%
Housing vacant 12.3%
Housing occupied by owner 59.96%
Housing occupied by tenant 40.04%
Total Rented Units 1598
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,100
Median Gross Rent $1,202
Median Home Value $313,800

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 08805 median gross rent is 9.27% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $1,210
1 Bedroom $1,320
2 Bedrooms $1,510
3 Bedrooms $1,900
4 Bedrooms $2,310
AVERAGE RENT $1,650

Average rent in zip code 08805 ($1,650.00) is 3.2% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 76.4% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 08805 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 3% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 3.4% lower, two bedroom rent is 3.2% lower, three bedroom rent is 3.4% lower, four bedroom rent is 3.1% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 4551
Detached housing units 44.89%
Attached housing units 12.63%
2 units 16.99%
3 - 4 units 11.69%
5 - 9 units 5.84%
10 - 19 units 3.34%
20 - 49 units 2.2%
50 or more units 2.42%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $17,781,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $12,197,000
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $5,584,500

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