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ZIP 07102 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 07102

07102 has a population of 12,954 with a median age of 32.3 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
18.0%-71% vs US avg
x
Black
50.6%+308% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.8%-2% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
26.1%+39% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.2%-31% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.3%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
15.4%-5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.6%+59% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
23.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Never married
61.9%+83% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
64/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
31.4%+173% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.6%+84% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.4%+275% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.0%+331% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanAmericanOther Subsaharan African

Health & Community Indicators in 07102

Poverty Rate
31.4%+173% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.6%+84% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.4%+275% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.7%+8% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.9%+113% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
25.0%+331% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,954
Median age32.3
Poverty rate31.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White18.0%
Hispanic26.1%
Black50.6%
Asian5.8%
Foreign-born25.6%