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Northern New Jersey zip codes, particularly in Bergen, Morris, and Somerset counties, exhibit consistently high bachelor's degree attainment rates exceeding 50%, forming a prominent cluster of highly educated communities within commuting distance of New York City. The southern half of the state, especially the Pine Barrens region and parts of Cumberland and Salem counties, displays markedly lower educational attainment generally below 20%, creating a stark north-south divide. Urban cores such as Newark, Trenton, Camden, and Atlantic City stand out as dark-shaded pockets of low attainment surrounded by more educated suburban rings, underscoring the persistent education gap between urban and suburban communities across the state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS
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