The 07078 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Short Hills, NJ in Essex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 13,372. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 87.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $125,451. Median househould income in this region is $250,001, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 07078 is approximately 41.1 years, and 15.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 07078 is $250,001, while the region's mean household income is $403,327. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $125,451. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07078 of $125,451 is approximately 193.49% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 65.8% of the population in 07078 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 10.5% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 07078 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 65.8% |
In ZIP Code 07078, 97.7% of the population graduated high school, while 87.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 53.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 3.9% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 4.7% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 53.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07078, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 07078 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07078 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.2%), followed by Asian (28.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 28.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 07078, 69.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 18.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Essex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 69.6% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 18.5% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07078, an estimated 30.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.8% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Essex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 22.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 07078 are older than average. The median age of 41.1 years in ZIP Code 07078 is approximately 7.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 66.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.6% of the population in 07078 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 07078 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07078 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07078 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07078 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 07078 | 12.6¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh | 3.32¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 20.67¢/kWh | 15.96¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 07078 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.96 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.3 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 07078, 65.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 47.0 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07078 work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing, while an estimated 24.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 07078 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 29.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 24.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 1.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07078, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 07078 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Essex County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 39 |
| Checking or savings account | 11 |
| Credit card | 7 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 6 |
| Debt collection | 5 |
| Other | 16 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 32 |
| Improper use of your report | 9 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 7 |
| Managing an account | 6 |
| Closing an account | 5 |
| Other | 25 |