Housing Vacancy Rate by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — New Jersey

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The Jersey Shore communities along the Atlantic coast display notably elevated vacancy rates, frequently exceeding 20-30%, consistent with the prevalence of seasonal and vacation housing in areas such as Cape May, Long Beach Island, and the barrier island communities. Interior northern New Jersey zip codes—particularly in Bergen, Morris, and Somerset counties—exhibit the lowest vacancy rates in the state, generally below 4%, reflecting strong demand in commuter-accessible suburbs near New York City. A secondary cluster of moderate-to-high vacancy (8-12%) appears in parts of southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens region and select urban cores, contrasting sharply with the tight housing markets of the northeastern suburbs.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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