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ZIP 07104 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 07104

07104 has a population of 54,277 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
23.2%-62% vs US avg
x
Black
24.5%+97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
65.6%+251% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.0%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.0%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
12.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
28.7%+158% vs US avg
x
High school
29.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.1%+117% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.4%+103% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.5%+856% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanItalianJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 07104

Poverty Rate
22.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.1%+117% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.4%+103% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.4%+93% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.2%+107% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.5%+856% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population54,277
Median age35.6
Poverty rate22.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White23.2%
Hispanic65.6%
Black24.5%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born30.1%