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ZIP 07103 — 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 07103

07103 has a population of 36,733 with a median age of 31.8 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
7.5%-88% vs US avg
x
Black
72.0%+480% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
17.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.3%+24% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
9.7%-40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.0%+71% vs US avg
x
High school
32.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
61.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
31.6%+175% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.4%+147% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.9%+269% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.0%+934% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NigerianAfricanJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 07103

Poverty Rate
31.6%+175% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.4%+147% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.9%+269% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.7%+34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.1%+174% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.0%+934% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,733
Median age31.8
Poverty rate31.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White7.5%
Hispanic17.8%
Black72.0%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born34.4%