Area Code 973

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Area Code 973 Overview

1,456,284
TOTAL POPULATION
718,800
MALE POPULATION
737,484
FEMALE POPULATION
97.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,726
PER CAPITA INCOME
$134,473
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$113,614
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,056
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
31.19
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
792,182
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 973

The most populous races in Area Code 973 are White / Caucasian (758,880 | 52.1%), Hispanic or Latino (458,433 | 31.5%), and Black / African American (228,034 | 15.7%).
Race in Area Code 973
Race# Population% Population
Asian117,8668.1%
Black / African American228,03415.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific4720.0%
Hispanic or Latino458,43331.5%
Native / Alaskan3,8780.3%
White / Caucasian758,88052.1%
Two or more Races168,64611.6%
Some other Race178,50812.3%
Total1,456,284100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 973

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 973 are Italian (182,135 | 12.5%), Irish (135,570 | 9.3%), South American (115,752 | 8.0%), Dominican (112,256 | 7.7%), and German (101,545 | 7.0%), together accounting for 44.5% of all Area Code 973 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 973
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3260.0%
African13,5360.9%
Albanian2,9950.2%
Aleut260.0%
Alsatian840.0%
American41,5142.9%
Apache280.0%
Arab16,8111.1%
Arapaho200.0%
Argentinean3,3990.2%
Armenian1,8570.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac460.0%
Australian2800.0%
Austrian4,9090.3%
Bahamian2160.0%
Bangladeshi180.0%
Barbadian8370.1%
Basque1420.0%
Belgian9980.1%
Belizean990.0%
Bermudan1660.0%
Bhutanese3,7830.3%
Blackfeet3670.0%
Bolivian1,0510.1%
Brazilian6,9120.5%
British4,4750.3%
British West Indian1,0740.1%
Bulgarian6950.1%
Burmese9,2260.6%
Cajun130.0%
Cambodian450.0%
Canadian2,2530.2%
Cape Verdean2060.0%
Carpatho Rusyn960.0%
Celtic1390.0%
Central American48,3743.3%
Central American Indian2,7110.2%
Cherokee8380.1%
Cheyenne70.0%
Chilean2,7210.2%
Chippewa410.0%
Choctaw1210.0%
Colombian30,7272.1%
Costa Rican4,4170.3%
Creek1380.0%
Croatian1,9200.1%
Crow240.0%
Cuban20,0501.4%
Cypriot2100.0%
Czech2,6180.2%
Czechoslovakian1,0070.1%
Danish2,0770.1%
Delaware4450.0%
Dominican112,2567.7%
Dutch14,5221.0%
Dutch West Indian660.0%
Eastern European8,0030.5%
Ecuadorian44,9253.1%
Egyptian4,1870.3%
English52,1473.6%
Estonian4200.0%
Ethiopian1,3540.1%
European10,7570.7%
Fijian680.0%
Filipino1,7040.1%
Finnish7360.1%
French11,6630.8%
French American Indian780.0%
French Canadian2,4320.2%
German101,5457.0%
German Russian3220.0%
Ghanaian3,0540.2%
Greek7,9360.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro440.0%
Guatemalan10,5400.7%
Guyanese4,6200.3%
Haitian13,4600.9%
Hmong290.0%
Honduran13,5050.9%
Houma250.0%
Hungarian8,9820.6%
Icelander540.0%
Indian (Asian)28,2921.9%
Indonesian6040.0%
Inupiat300.0%
Iranian1,3240.1%
Iraqi1420.0%
Irish135,5709.3%
Iroquois3390.0%
Israeli2,0390.1%
Italian182,13512.5%
Jamaican15,5721.1%
Japanese700.0%
Jordanian1,4800.1%
Kenyan6370.0%
Korean20,6521.4%
Laotian5520.0%
Latvian6890.1%
Lebanese2,8190.2%
Liberian9180.1%
Lithuanian3,6910.3%
Luxembourger520.0%
Macedonian1,2890.1%
Malaysian1050.0%
Maltese2390.0%
Mexican45,6763.1%
Mexican American Indian8590.1%
Mongolian1130.0%
Moroccan8450.1%
Native Hawaiian6300.0%
Navajo2300.0%
New Zealander270.0%
Nicaraguan1,9830.1%
Nigerian6,8120.5%
Northern European7600.1%
Norwegian5,0070.3%
Okinawan770.0%
Pakistani7890.1%
Palestinian1,6310.1%
Panamanian1,0580.1%
Paraguayan3810.0%
Pennsylvania German2820.0%
Peruvian25,5151.8%
Polish54,9063.8%
Portuguese9,6150.7%
Pueblo720.0%
Puerto Rican93,8596.5%
Puget Sound Salish660.0%
Romanian2,6230.2%
Russian18,8461.3%
Salvadoran16,7371.1%
Samoan1210.0%
Scandinavian9170.1%
Scotch-Irish3,9120.3%
Scottish10,2240.7%
Seminole190.0%
Senegalese4890.0%
Serbian7620.1%
Sierra Leonean3430.0%
Sioux2530.0%
Slavic9160.1%
Slovak2,9720.2%
Slovene1250.0%
Somali190.0%
South African4980.0%
South American115,7528.0%
South American Indian5680.0%
Soviet Union450.0%
Spaniard4,9180.3%
Spanish2,8280.2%
Spanish American Indian100.0%
Sri Lankan2,3110.2%
Subsaharan African30,3972.1%
Sudanese4110.0%
Swedish6,7960.5%
Swiss2,0570.1%
Syrian3,8230.3%
Thai51,4703.5%
Tlingit-Haida140.0%
Tohono O'Odham90.0%
Tongan30.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3,0490.2%
Turkish4,8390.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ugandan610.0%
Ukrainian7,2670.5%
Uruguayan2,7660.2%
Venezuelan3,6580.3%
Vietnamese4,9980.3%
Welsh3,0030.2%
West Indian2,0310.1%
Yaqui100.0%
Yugoslavian6600.1%
Zimbabwean250.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 973

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 973 came from Latin America (250,404 | 17.2%), Caribbean (106,493 | 7.3%), Asia (93,449 | 6.4%), South America (89,619 | 6.1%), and Dominican Republic (68,680 | 4.7%), together accounting for 41.8% of all Area Code 973 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 973
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3320.0%
Africa23,6701.6%
Albania1,3440.1%
Argentina1,7950.1%
Armenia1310.0%
Asia93,4496.4%
Australia4280.0%
Austria2890.0%
Azores470.0%
Bahamas2580.0%
Bangladesh5,8040.4%
Barbados4370.0%
Belarus5480.0%
Belgium1590.0%
Belize1300.0%
Bolivia7250.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2340.0%
Brazil6,5840.4%
Bulgaria5900.0%
Cabo Verde230.0%
Cambodia650.0%
Cameroon3140.0%
Canada3,2330.2%
Caribbean106,4937.3%
Central America54,2923.7%
Chile1,9180.1%
China17,8341.2%
Colombia20,9431.4%
Congo2160.0%
Costa Rica2,6960.2%
Croatia2070.0%
Cuba10,6840.7%
Czechoslovakia3740.0%
Denmark1930.0%
Dominica4900.0%
Dominican Republic68,6804.7%
Eastern Africa2,3310.2%
Eastern Asia24,5601.7%
Eastern Europe20,2311.4%
Ecuador29,8732.1%
Egypt3,1870.2%
El Salvador10,2430.7%
England2,1330.2%
Eritrea1390.0%
Ethiopia7470.1%
Europe44,6463.1%
Fiji380.0%
France1,0860.1%
Germany2,0660.1%
Ghana5,0540.4%
Greece9540.1%
Grenada3440.0%
Guatemala7,2140.5%
Guyana5,7620.4%
Haiti9,8320.7%
Honduras9,6260.7%
Hong Kong1,5070.1%
Hungary5980.0%
India31,5402.2%
Indonesia3540.0%
Iran8960.1%
Iraq1570.0%
Ireland1,6340.1%
Israel1,4130.1%
Italy6,6390.5%
Jamaica11,6810.8%
Japan1,5760.1%
Jordan1,3690.1%
Kazakhstan1240.0%
Kenya1,0090.1%
Korea5,1440.4%
Kuwait3780.0%
Laos550.0%
Latin America250,40417.2%
Latvia1100.0%
Lebanon1,0220.1%
Liberia1,0640.1%
Lithuania1460.0%
Malaysia2900.0%
Mexico22,6741.6%
Middle Africa7290.1%
Moldova2490.0%
Morocco3630.0%
Nepal3980.0%
Netherlands6370.0%
Nicaragua1,0770.1%
Nigeria6,3410.4%
North Macedonia1,0110.1%
Northern Africa4,0890.3%
Northern Europe7,4550.5%
Norway320.0%
Oceania5430.0%
Pakistan3,4320.2%
Panama6320.0%
Peru17,1711.2%
Philippines11,6150.8%
Poland5,6380.4%
Portugal3,0580.2%
Romania1,1700.1%
Russia3,6350.3%
Saudi Arabia2740.0%
Scotland2980.0%
Senegal4770.0%
Serbia3420.0%
Sierra Leone1840.0%
Singapore1850.0%
South Africa5270.0%
South America89,6196.1%
South Central Asia43,3453.0%
South Eastern Asia14,6091.0%
Southern Europe12,3060.9%
Spain1,4720.1%
Sri Lanka2270.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines2660.0%
Sudan2960.0%
Sweden1870.0%
Switzerland3450.0%
Syria1,4520.1%
Taiwan2,5030.2%
Thailand5490.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3,0750.2%
Turkey2,6650.2%
Uganda1760.0%
Ukraine2,9890.2%
Uruguay1,9050.1%
Uzbekistan3710.0%
Venezuela2,4790.2%
Vietnam1,0700.1%
West Indies150.0%
Western Africa14,6841.0%
Western Asia10,4420.7%
Western Europe4,5820.3%
Yemen1590.0%
Zaire350.0%
Zimbabwe160.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 973

Sex and Age in Area Code 973

The most populous age groups in Area Code 973 are 30 to 34 Years (53,129 | 7.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (52,626 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45,798 (6.4%)43,500 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years43,971 (6.1%)42,423 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years46,322 (6.4%)45,446 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years48,569 (6.8%)43,662 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years46,304 (6.4%)44,891 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years52,292 (7.3%)50,098 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years53,129 (7.4%)52,626 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years52,032 (7.2%)50,206 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years49,594 (6.9%)48,924 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years46,933 (6.5%)46,992 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years48,834 (6.8%)51,593 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years48,843 (6.8%)50,200 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years43,763 (6.1%)47,083 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years33,057 (4.6%)36,991 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years25,346 (3.5%)29,050 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years15,473 (2.1%)21,650 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years9,535 (1.3%)13,605 (1.8%)
85 Years and over9,005 (1.3%)18,544 (2.5%)
Total718,800 (100.0%)737,484 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 973

Median Family Size in Area Code 973

The median family size in Area Code 973 is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (250,258 | 69.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29821 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (29,435 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 973
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple250,258 (69.5%)3.30
Single Male/Father29,435 (8.2%)2.68
Single Female/Mother80,378 (22.3%)2.97
Total Families360,071 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Area Code 973

The median household size in Area Code 973 is 2.62 persons per household, with married-couple households (250,258 | 46.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32178 persons per household. non-family households (183,074 | 33.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 973
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple250,258 (46.1%)3.32
Single Male/Father29,435 (5.4%)2.98
Single Female/Mother80,378 (14.8%)3.18
Non-family183,074 (33.7%)1.21
Total Households543,145 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 973

Out of a total of 543,145 households in Area Code 973, 360,071 (66.3%) are family households, while 183,074 (33.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 134,228, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 149,587.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 973
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-149,587 (27.5%)
2-Person Households134,228 (24.7%)28,702 (5.3%)
3-Person Households89,609 (16.5%)3,293 (0.6%)
4-Person Households80,617 (14.8%)1,027 (0.2%)
5-Person Households34,636 (6.4%)407 (0.1%)
6-Person Households13,251 (2.4%)15 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7,730 (1.4%)43 (0.0%)
Total360,071 (66.3%)183,074 (33.7%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 973

Fertility by Age in Area Code 973

Average fertility rate in Area Code 973 is 51.3 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.2 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years214 (1.2%)24.6
20 to 34 years11,000 (61.8%)81.2
35 to 50 years6,579 (37.0%)47.7
Total17,793 (100.0%)51.3

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 973

67.1% of women with births (17,793) in Area Code 973 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 92.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 31.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 973
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years16 (7.5%)198 (92.5%)
20 to 34 years6,673 (60.7%)4,327 (39.3%)
35 to 50 years4,478 (68.1%)2,101 (31.9%)
Total11,943 (67.1%)5,850 (32.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 973

Average fertility rate in Area Code 973 is 51.3 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 93.3 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 48.1 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 25.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 973
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,749 (9.8%)48.1
High School Diploma3,628 (20.4%)63.2
College or Associate's Degree3,875 (21.8%)54.2
Bachelor's Degree4,562 (25.6%)64.8
Graduate Degree3,979 (22.4%)93.3
Total17,793 (100.0%)51.3

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 973

32.9% of women with births in Area Code 973 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 75.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 973
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School680 (38.9%)1,069 (61.1%)
High School Diploma1,340 (36.9%)2,288 (63.1%)
College or Associate's Degree1,552 (40.1%)2,323 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2,593 (56.8%)1,969 (43.2%)
Graduate Degree2,984 (75.0%)995 (25.0%)
Total11,943 (67.1%)5,850 (32.9%)

Income in Area Code 973

Income Overview in Area Code 973

Per Capita Income in Area Code 973 is $55,726, while median incomes of families and households are $134,473 and $113,614 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,456,284$55,726
Median Family Income360,071$134,473
Mean Family Income360,071$11,994,649
Median Household Income543,145$113,614
Mean Household Income543,145$10,441,311
Income Deficit360,071$11,056
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,456,28427.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,456,28472.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,456,28431.19

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 973

Average Earnings in Area Code 973 are $60,193, $70,528 for men and $50,693 for women, a difference of 28.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 973
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male425,936 (52.6%)$70,528
Female383,036 (47.3%)$50,693
Total808,972 (100.0%)$60,193

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 973

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 973 are $100,000+ for men (123,264 | 28.9%) and $100,000+ for women (69,505 | 18.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 973
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15,299 (3.6%)19,659 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9999,597 (2.2%)12,737 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,419 (2.5%)14,052 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9998,197 (1.9%)10,778 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4998,971 (2.1%)13,582 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9998,084 (1.9%)10,843 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,873 (1.8%)11,850 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9997,062 (1.7%)9,845 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4999,273 (2.2%)10,242 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99910,844 (2.5%)13,558 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99920,826 (4.9%)20,772 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99918,996 (4.5%)19,962 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99916,050 (3.8%)16,791 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99918,559 (4.4%)14,455 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99918,461 (4.3%)14,796 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,614 (3.4%)11,715 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99928,734 (6.8%)25,935 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99924,310 (5.7%)22,121 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,503 (10.9%)39,838 (10.4%)
$100,000+123,264 (28.9%)69,505 (18.1%)
Total425,936 (100.0%)383,036 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 973

Average earnings in Area Code 973 are $5,692,415 for men and $4,167,192 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $7,816,370, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,248,831. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $5,838,647, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $863,221.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 973
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,248,831$863,221
High School Diploma$3,770,454$2,270,125
College or Associate's Degree$4,419,458$2,957,932
Bachelor's Degree$6,355,560$4,498,419
Graduate Degree$7,816,370$5,838,647
Total$5,692,415$4,167,192

Family Income in Area Code 973

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 973

According to the Area Code 973 family income data, there are 6,954,771 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,931.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 436,046 families (121.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 973
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000756,509210.1%
$10,000 to $14,999436,046121.1%
$15,000 to $24,999883,614245.4%
$25,000 to $34,999958,869266.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,703,136473.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,902,892806.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,936,739815.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995,150,0961,430.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993,605,7511,001.4%
$200,000+6,954,7711,931.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 973

7+ person families (6,690 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 973 with $177,106 per family, while 2-person families (144,938 | 40.3%) have the highest median income of $56,630 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 973
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families144,938 (40.3%)$113,261
3-Person Families88,958 (24.7%)$135,277
4-Person Families77,214 (21.4%)$155,140
5-Person Families31,526 (8.8%)$150,412
6-Person Families10,745 (3.0%)$169,257
7+ Person Families6,690 (1.9%)$177,106
Total360,071 (100.0%)$134,473

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 973

The median family income in Area Code 973 is $134,473, with families comprising 3+ earners (53,468) having the highest median family income of $185,438, while families with no earners (39,113) have the lowest median family income of $67,911, accounting for 14.8% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 973
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39,113 (10.9%)$67,911
1 Earner108,548 (30.1%)$99,222
2 Earners158,942 (44.1%)$153,783
3+ Earners53,468 (14.8%)$185,438
Total360,071 (100.0%)$134,473

Household Income in Area Code 973

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 973

With 8,575,173 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Area Code 973, accounting for 1,578.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,216,102 households (223.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 973
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,697,328312.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,216,102223.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,955,865360.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,004,748369.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,887,359531.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994,888,848900.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994,516,251831.5%
$100,000 to $149,9997,081,5251,303.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,830,188889.3%
$200,000+8,575,1731,578.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 973

The median household income in Area Code 973 is $113,614, with the highest median household income of $131,348 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 217,891 households (40.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,103, with 10,045 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 973
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10,045 (1.8%)$60,103
25 to 44 Years187,648 (34.5%)$125,810
45 to 64 Years217,891 (40.1%)$131,348
65+ Years127,561 (23.5%)$72,202
Total543,145 (100.0%)$113,614

Poverty in Area Code 973

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 973

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Area Code 973, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,184 males (21.5%) and 3,066 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,986 (17.6%)7,263 (16.9%)
5 Years2,184 (21.5%)1,214 (14.2%)
6 to 11 Years9,543 (18.5%)8,835 (17.2%)
12 to 14 Years4,412 (15.9%)4,633 (17.2%)
15 Years1,813 (17.8%)1,371 (16.0%)
16 and 17 Years3,066 (16.3%)3,066 (17.5%)
18 to 24 Years7,915 (12.8%)8,634 (14.8%)
25 to 34 Years7,457 (7.2%)13,082 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years8,013 (8.0%)13,681 (13.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,209 (7.6%)9,988 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years7,455 (8.2%)10,427 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,177 (9.0%)7,891 (12.0%)
75 Years and over3,603 (11.0%)8,063 (16.0%)
Total75,833 (10.7%)98,148 (13.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 973

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 973, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.8% of males and 89.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37,266 (82.4%)35,841 (83.2%)
5 Years7,953 (78.5%)7,314 (85.8%)
6 to 11 Years41,992 (81.5%)42,501 (82.8%)
12 to 14 Years23,266 (84.1%)22,328 (82.8%)
15 Years8,382 (82.2%)7,198 (84.0%)
16 and 17 Years15,767 (83.7%)14,493 (82.5%)
18 to 24 Years53,970 (87.2%)49,751 (85.2%)
25 to 34 Years96,361 (92.8%)89,467 (87.2%)
35 to 44 Years92,414 (92.0%)85,344 (86.2%)
45 to 54 Years87,785 (92.4%)88,429 (89.8%)
55 to 64 Years84,041 (91.8%)86,672 (89.3%)
65 to 74 Years52,300 (91.0%)57,696 (88.0%)
75 Years and over29,139 (89.0%)42,286 (84.0%)
Total630,636 (89.3%)629,320 (86.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 973

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 973 show that 4.0% or 9,876 of the total 250,258 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.9%, comprising of 237 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 3,629 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 973
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children132,656 (97.3%)3,629 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children91,270 (95.4%)4,394 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children15,439 (90.5%)1,616 (9.5%)
5 or more Children1,017 (81.1%)237 (18.9%)
Total240,382 (96.1%)9,876 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 973

According to the poverty data in Area Code 973, 11.5% or 3,394 single-father households and 25.3% or 20,329 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 573 households (27.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 486 households (80.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 973
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,135 (7.4%)3,672 (10.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,667 (13.9%)12,277 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children573 (27.9%)3,894 (53.6%)
5 or more Children19 (14.8%)486 (80.2%)
Total3,394 (11.5%)20,329 (25.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 973

The poverty data for Area Code 973 shows that 9,876 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 23,723 of the single-parent households (21.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 237 households (18.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 505 household (68.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 973
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,629 (2.7%)4,807 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children4,394 (4.6%)13,944 (27.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,616 (9.5%)4,467 (47.9%)
5 or more Children237 (18.9%)505 (68.8%)
Total9,876 (4.0%)23,723 (21.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 973

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 973

Among the 718,779 employed individuals in Area Code 973, private company employees (518,285 | 72.1%), local government employees (54,656 | 7.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (48,391 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 973
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees518,28572.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)27,2183.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)34,7354.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations48,3916.7%
Local Government Employees54,6567.6%
State Government Employees22,9123.2%
Federal Government Employees11,6441.6%
Unpaid Family Workers9380.1%
Total718,779100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 973

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 973, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,170,041), 67.7% or 792,235 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 54,823 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.7% or 88,803 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,288.3% or 298,628 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years23,183 (31.6%)298,628 (1,288.3%)
20 to 24 Years67,444 (74.0%)525,150 (778.6%)
25 to 29 Years88,799 (86.7%)468,525 (527.6%)
30 to 34 Years91,261 (86.3%)370,408 (405.9%)
35 to 44 Years173,364 (86.4%)703,548 (405.8%)
45 to 54 Years164,920 (84.9%)675,871 (409.8%)
55 to 59 Years80,407 (81.2%)395,422 (491.8%)
60 to 64 Years61,179 (67.3%)247,824 (405.1%)
65 to 74 Years42,515 (34.2%)195,163 (459.1%)
75 Years and over9,099 (10.4%)42,538 (467.6%)
Total792,182 (67.7%)54,851 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 973

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 973, 83.0% of individuals (658,070) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (793,142) are in the labor force, with 447.5% or 2,944,863 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.4% or 308,638 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 719.8% or 383,639 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 973
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School53,295 (67.0%)572,335 (719.8%)
High School Diploma151,996 (76.9%)1,040,875 (526.5%)
College / Associate Degree138,802 (83.3%)845,245 (507.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher308,641 (88.4%)1,102,478 (315.7%)
Total658,069 (83.0%)3,549,310 (447.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 973

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 973 are Community & Social Service (91,206 | 12.4%), Management (90,519 | 12.3%), Business & Financial (54,331 | 7.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (54,300 | 7.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (50,387 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 973

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 973, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.5%), Computers & Mathematics (74.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.2%), and Health Technologists (71.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 973
OccupationMaleFemale
Management51,579 (57.0%)38,940 (43.0%)
Business & Financial27,771 (51.1%)26,560 (48.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science39,413 (72.6%)14,887 (27.4%)
Computers & Mathematics24,483 (74.8%)8,236 (25.2%)
Architecture & Engineering10,689 (84.5%)1,966 (15.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,241 (47.5%)4,685 (52.5%)
Community & Social Service 32,545 (35.7%)58,661 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media3,764 (31.4%)8,228 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support5,868 (50.0%)5,861 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13,306 (26.4%)37,081 (73.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9,607 (56.2%)7,491 (43.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10,902 (27.8%)28,333 (72.2%)
Health Technologists7,691 (28.2%)19,559 (71.8%)
Total (Category)162,210 (49.2%)167,381 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)390,008 (52.9%)346,891 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 973 are Food Preparation & Serving (27,132 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (25,289 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (24,286 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (19,289 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (18,814 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 973

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 973, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.9%), Security & Protection (77.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.6%), Personal Care & Service (73.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 973
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3,387 (13.4%)21,902 (86.6%)
Security & Protection14,560 (77.4%)4,254 (22.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention7,922 (72.1%)3,071 (27.9%)
Law Enforcement6,638 (84.9%)1,183 (15.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving14,124 (52.1%)13,008 (47.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14,162 (58.3%)10,124 (41.7%)
Personal Care & Service5,183 (26.9%)14,106 (73.1%)
Total (Category)51,416 (44.8%)63,394 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)390,008 (52.9%)346,891 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 973 are Office & Administration (76,569 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (70,178 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 973

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 973
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37,365 (53.2%)32,813 (46.8%)
Office & Administration21,066 (27.5%)55,503 (72.5%)
Total (Category)58,431 (39.8%)88,316 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)390,008 (52.9%)346,891 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 973 are Construction & Extraction (32,725 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16,638 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (606 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 973

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 973
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry429 (70.8%)177 (29.2%)
Construction & Extraction32,124 (98.2%)601 (1.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16,183 (97.3%)455 (2.7%)
Total (Category)48,736 (97.5%)1,233 (2.5%)
Total (Overall)390,008 (52.9%)346,891 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 973 are Production (35,294 | 4.8%), Transportation (31,795 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (28,693 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 973

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 973
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22,662 (64.2%)12,632 (35.8%)
Transportation27,823 (87.5%)3,972 (12.5%)
Material Moving18,730 (65.3%)9,963 (34.7%)
Total (Category)69,215 (72.3%)26,567 (27.7%)
Total (Overall)390,008 (52.9%)346,891 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 973

Employment Industries in Area Code 973

The major employment industries in Area Code 973 include Health Care & Social Assistance (96,845 | 13.1%), Professional & Scientific (75,394 | 10.2%), Retail Trade (74,474 | 10.1%), Educational Services (71,347 | 9.7%), and Manufacturing (69,330 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 973

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 973

The Area Code 973 industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.0%), Utilities (80.6%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (75.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.4%), Educational Services (68.2%), and Enterprise Management (51.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 973
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting671 (50.2%)665 (49.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction331 (75.9%)105 (24.1%)
Construction40,138 (91.0%)3,972 (9.0%)
Manufacturing42,279 (61.0%)27,051 (39.0%)
Wholesale Trade13,691 (62.2%)8,305 (37.8%)
Retail Trade39,802 (53.4%)34,672 (46.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing33,699 (73.8%)11,973 (26.2%)
Utilities3,611 (80.6%)867 (19.4%)
Information12,301 (62.6%)7,337 (37.4%)
Finance & Insurance30,073 (57.2%)22,547 (42.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7,522 (49.7%)7,622 (50.3%)
Professional & Scientific43,333 (57.5%)32,061 (42.5%)
Enterprise Management638 (48.7%)671 (51.3%)
Administrative & Support19,334 (59.8%)12,981 (40.2%)
Educational Services22,654 (31.8%)48,693 (68.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22,876 (23.6%)73,969 (76.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7,973 (54.4%)6,685 (45.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services19,489 (52.2%)17,828 (47.8%)
Public Administration15,993 (59.4%)10,948 (40.6%)
Total390,008 (52.9%)346,891 (47.1%)

Education in Area Code 973

School Enrollment in Area Code 973

The most common levels of schooling among the 355,968 students in Area Code 973 are high school (76,228 | 21.4%), middle school (74,233 | 20.8%), and college / undergraduate (70,157 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 973
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool27,3607.7%
Kindergarten19,3455.4%
Elementary School66,94818.8%
Middle School74,23320.8%
High School76,22821.4%
College / Undergraduate70,15719.7%
Graduate / Professional21,6976.1%
Total355,968100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 973

Out of a total of 355,968 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 973, 65,193 (18.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 290,775 (81.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7,061 (42.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 82,050 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 973
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,568 (66.1%)7,973 (33.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old73,688 (89.0%)9,081 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds82,050 (91.1%)8,015 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48,860 (90.7%)5,036 (9.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21,247 (73.9%)7,492 (26.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds26,117 (66.4%)13,209 (33.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13,842 (65.5%)7,299 (34.5%)
35 Years and over9,430 (57.2%)7,061 (42.8%)
Total290,775 (81.7%)65,193 (18.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 973

Business (99,009 | 22.0%), education (43,478 | 9.6%), social sciences (43,314 | 9.6%), engineering (37,569 | 8.3%), and science & technology (35,984 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 450,961 individuals in Area Code 973 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 973
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics27,6036.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural21,7844.8%
Physical & Health Sciences13,5803.0%
Psychology23,2105.1%
Social Sciences43,3149.6%
Engineering37,5698.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,0610.7%
Science & Technology35,9848.0%
Business99,00922.0%
Education43,4789.6%
Literature & Languages20,0974.5%
Liberal Arts & History19,0324.2%
Visual & Performing Arts20,4874.5%
Communications22,2324.9%
Arts & Humanities20,5214.5%
Total450,961100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 973

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 973

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 973 are males with 2 vehicles (137,864, accounting for 36.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (115,136, making up 41.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 973
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle41,166 (10.8%)38,115 (11.4%)
1 Vehicle102,223 (26.8%)98,534 (29.6%)
2 Vehicles137,864 (36.1%)115,136 (34.5%)
3 Vehicles64,346 (16.9%)52,508 (15.8%)
4 Vehicles24,810 (6.5%)21,147 (6.3%)
5 or more Vehicles10,906 (2.9%)7,939 (2.4%)
Total381,315 (100.0%)333,379 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 973

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 973 are 30 to 34 minutes (95,878 commuters, 15.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (83,071 commuters, 13.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (77,693 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Area Code 973
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11,6351.9%
5 to 9 Minutes39,8606.4%
10 to 14 Minutes69,92411.2%
15 to 19 Minutes77,69312.4%
20 to 24 Minutes83,07113.3%
25 to 29 Minutes41,5876.7%
30 to 34 Minutes95,87815.4%
35 to 39 Minutes21,7003.5%
40 to 44 Minutes32,3375.2%
45 to 59 Minutes64,24810.3%
60 to 89 Minutes59,8969.6%
90 or more Minutes26,0014.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 973

The most common commute times in Area Code 973 are 30 to 34 minutes (52,864 commuters, 15.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (43,014 commuters, 14.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 973
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes6,238 (1.9%)5,397 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes18,884 (5.6%)20,976 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes33,436 (10.0%)36,488 (12.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes40,073 (11.9%)37,620 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes43,218 (12.9%)39,853 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes22,161 (6.6%)19,426 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes52,864 (15.7%)43,014 (14.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes12,696 (3.8%)9,004 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes19,067 (5.7%)13,270 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes36,882 (11.0%)27,366 (9.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes34,558 (10.3%)25,338 (8.8%)
90 or more Minutes15,999 (4.8%)10,002 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 973

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 973 are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (50,767, 15.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (50,833, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 973
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16,207 (4.8%)7,508 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14,372 (4.3%)4,192 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14,700 (4.4%)6,165 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM33,071 (9.8%)17,820 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM32,456 (9.7%)25,192 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM47,636 (14.2%)40,932 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM34,501 (10.3%)38,777 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM50,767 (15.1%)50,833 (17.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM19,722 (5.9%)26,165 (9.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM22,177 (6.6%)24,882 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10,336 (3.1%)8,950 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4,673 (1.4%)4,281 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18,896 (5.6%)17,347 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16,562 (4.9%)14,710 (5.1%)
Total336,076 (100.0%)287,754 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 973

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 973

Of the total 543,145 dwellings in Area Code 973, owner-occupied units account for 281,291 (51.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 261,854 (48.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 973
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units281,29151.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units261,85448.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units543,145100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 973

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 973
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household149,58727.5%
2-Person Household162,93030.0%
3-Person Household92,90217.1%
4+ Person Household137,72625.4%
Total Housing Units543,145100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 973

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 973
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household56,035 (37.5%)93,552 (62.5%)
2-Person Household91,775 (56.3%)71,155 (43.7%)
3-Person Household51,420 (55.3%)41,482 (44.7%)
4+ Person Household82,061 (59.6%)55,665 (40.4%)
Total Housing Units281,291 (51.8%)261,854 (48.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 973

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 973
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14,138 (25.5%)41,381 (74.5%)
High School Diploma53,008 (40.8%)76,842 (59.2%)
College/Associate Degree58,919 (50.8%)57,121 (49.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher155,226 (64.2%)86,510 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 973

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 973
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years93,35817.2%
35 to 44 Years104,33519.2%
45 to 54 Years108,10819.9%
55 to 64 Years109,78320.2%
65 to 74 Years74,81613.8%
75 to 84 Years36,4366.7%
85 Years and Over16,3093.0%
Total543,145100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 973

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 973

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 973
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied281,291 (51.8%)$9,819,090
Renter-Occupied261,854 (48.2%)$4,861,391
Average543,145 (100.0%)$8,293,823

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 973

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 973
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,390 (1.2%)14,015 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,099 (0.7%)7,649 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,462 (0.9%)17,281 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,147 (1.1%)11,695 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,000 (1.4%)12,786 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,501 (3.4%)23,855 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,378 (5.1%)29,846 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99929,499 (10.5%)42,592 (16.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99929,593 (10.5%)29,990 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99956,261 (20.0%)33,244 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more126,961 (45.1%)38,901 (14.9%)
Total281,291 (100.0%)261,854 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 973

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 973
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,276 (0.8%)10,537 (4.0%)
$300 to $4992,907 (1.0%)8,351 (3.2%)
$500 to $7997,676 (2.7%)11,894 (4.5%)
$800 to $99911,360 (4.0%)13,872 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49943,896 (15.6%)75,759 (28.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99940,517 (14.4%)66,449 (25.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49939,501 (14.0%)30,410 (11.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99936,043 (12.8%)15,007 (5.7%)
$3,000 or more97,115 (34.5%)24,621 (9.4%)
Total281,291 (100.0%)261,854 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 973

Housing Structures in Area Code 973

Housing Structures in Area Code 973
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached225,16341.5%
Single Unit, Attached35,0696.5%
2 Unit Apartments67,70412.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments53,6769.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30,5085.6%
10 or more Apartments129,50823.8%
Mobile Home / Other1,5170.3%
Total543,145100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 973

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 973
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached205,616 (91.3%)19,547 (8.7%)
Single Unit, Attached19,159 (54.6%)15,910 (45.4%)
2 Unit Apartments23,066 (34.1%)44,638 (65.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,908 (18.5%)43,768 (81.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,148 (13.6%)26,360 (86.4%)
10 or more Apartments18,467 (14.3%)111,041 (85.7%)
Mobile Home / Other927 (61.1%)590 (38.9%)
Total281,291 (51.8%)261,854 (48.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 973

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 973
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,688 (0.6%)19,803 (7.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms12,929 (4.6%)89,204 (34.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms62,988 (22.4%)119,273 (45.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms96,330 (34.3%)26,283 (10.0%)
8 or more Rooms107,356 (38.2%)7,291 (2.8%)
Total281,291 (100.0%)261,854 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 973

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 973
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas198,112 (70.4%)173,228 (66.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10,285 (3.7%)6,491 (2.5%)
Electricity25,283 (9.0%)65,294 (24.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene42,816 (15.2%)9,797 (3.7%)
Coal or Coke338 (0.1%)11 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,374 (1.2%)1,822 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used1,083 (0.4%)5,211 (2.0%)
Total281,291 (100.0%)261,854 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 973

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 973
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12,456 (4.4%)82,965 (31.7%)
1 Vehicle78,155 (27.8%)121,330 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles120,386 (42.8%)46,071 (17.6%)
3 or more Vehicles70,294 (25.0%)11,488 (4.4%)
Total281,291 (100.0%)261,854 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 973

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 973

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units92,157189,134
Median Property Value$31,402,200$33,988,400
Median Household Income$7,565,591$96,182
Monthly Housing Costs$88,308$94,585
Real Estate Taxes$632,472$3,718

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 973

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 973
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,254 (3.5%)2,742 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,237 (1.3%)1,402 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99917,842 (19.4%)33,922 (17.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99934,623 (37.6%)71,280 (37.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99921,938 (23.8%)48,621 (25.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9997,480 (8.1%)17,166 (9.1%)
$1,000,000 or more5,783 (6.3%)14,001 (7.4%)
Total92,157 (100.0%)189,134 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 973

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 973
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,353 (3.6%)4,846 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,472 (5.9%)2,136 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,441 (5.9%)4,137 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,108 (7.7%)4,060 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,928 (14.0%)7,270 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,174 (11.0%)16,571 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,902 (18.3%)19,419 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more30,779 (33.4%)39,359 (20.8%)
Total92,157 (100.0%)189,134 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 973

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 973
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x18,172 (19.7%)10,580,718 (5,594.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x16,119 (17.5%)46,971 (24.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,635 (13.7%)49,089 (26.0%)
4.0x or more44,243 (48.0%)33,369 (17.6%)
Total92,157 (100.0%)189,134 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 973

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 973
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,365 (1.5%)410 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,074 (1.2%)1,270 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,49986,565 (93.9%)1,028 (0.5%)
Total92,157 (100.0%)189,134 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 973

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 973

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years103,542 (95.8%)4,581 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years218,905 (93.6%)15,005 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years108,246 (84.7%)19,611 (15.3%)
26 to 34 Years157,225 (84.4%)29,179 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years167,862 (84.2%)31,527 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years166,336 (86.0%)27,021 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years170,754 (90.5%)17,826 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years120,650 (98.0%)2,414 (2.0%)
75 Years and older81,889 (98.6%)1,202 (1.5%)
Total1,295,409 (89.7%)148,366 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 973

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 973
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born103,542 (95.8%)4,581 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen218,905 (93.6%)15,005 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen108,246 (84.7%)19,611 (15.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 973

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 973
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000121,952 (84.8%)21,874 (15.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999146,602 (82.1%)31,931 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999147,908 (83.1%)30,012 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999135,998 (86.9%)20,452 (13.1%)
$100,000 and over730,328 (94.4%)43,263 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 973

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 644,115 (40.8%)62,763 (58.1%)
6 to 18 Years88,300 (37.8%)138,976 (59.4%)
19 to 25 Years27,162 (21.2%)83,658 (65.4%)
25 to 34 Years30,724 (16.5%)129,763 (69.6%)
35 to 44 Years30,619 (15.4%)141,443 (70.9%)
45 to 54 Years29,065 (15.0%)140,939 (72.9%)
55 to 64 Years36,075 (19.1%)140,657 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years110,998 (90.2%)65,224 (53.0%)
75 Years and over80,506 (96.9%)42,819 (51.5%)
Total477,564 (33.1%)946,242 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 973

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 973
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years219 (0.5%)127 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years6,241 (5.2%)4,411 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years8,924 (5.3%)8,348 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years24,191 (8.4%)26,632 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years10,857 (18.9%)13,607 (20.7%)
75 Years and over13,390 (40.9%)22,657 (45.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 973

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 973: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (0.3%)107 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years245 (0.2%)405 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,138 (0.7%)977 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,217 (1.8%)3,417 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,863 (6.7%)2,827 (4.3%)
75 Years and over6,377 (19.5%)7,820 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 973: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years114 (0.3%)49 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years928 (0.8%)1,187 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,692 (1.0%)2,411 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,127 (2.1%)5,787 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,859 (3.2%)2,536 (3.9%)
75 Years and over2,545 (7.8%)4,637 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 973: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,276 (4.4%)2,802 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years5,523 (3.3%)4,755 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years8,271 (2.9%)8,830 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,564 (4.5%)2,490 (3.8%)
75 Years and over2,795 (8.5%)6,164 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 973: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years611 (0.5%)447 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,446 (0.9%)1,048 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years10,882 (3.8%)15,208 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,026 (10.5%)9,212 (14.1%)
75 Years and over7,908 (24.1%)16,682 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 973: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,236 (1.0%)671 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,586 (0.9%)851 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,859 (1.7%)5,294 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,094 (3.6%)2,862 (4.4%)
75 Years and over3,444 (10.5%)7,500 (14.9%)

Technology Access in Area Code 973

Computing Device Access in Area Code 973

Computing Device Access in Area Code 973
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop435,47480.2%
Smartphone489,27290.1%
Tablet349,97464.4%
No Computing Device29,2075.4%
Total543,145100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 973

Internet Access in Area Code 973
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5530.1%
Broadband Home418,59077.1%
Cellular Data Only60,52811.1%
Satellite Internet28,7725.3%
No Internet53,9679.9%
Total543,145100.0%

Area Code 973 Summary

Geography

Area code 973 is located in the northern part of New Jersey, covering the cities of Newark, Paterson, and Clifton. It is bordered by area codes 201, 551, 862, and 908.

Social

Area code 973 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants. It is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Newark Museum and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Economics

Area code 973 is a major economic hub in New Jersey, with a number of large corporations and businesses based in the area. It is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including Rutgers University and Seton Hall University.

Demographics

Area code 973 is home to a population of over 1.5 million people, with a median age of 35. The area is predominantly African American, with a large Hispanic population as well. The median household income is $50,000, and the unemployment rate is 6.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 973?
Total Population of Area Code 973 is 1,456,284.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 973?
Total Male Population of Area Code 973 is 718,800.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 973?
Total Female Population of Area Code 973 is 737,484.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 973?
There are 97.47 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 973.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 973?
There are 102.60 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 973.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 973?
Median Population Age in Area Code 973 is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 973
Average Family Size in Area Code 973 is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 973
Average Household Size in Area Code 973 is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 973?
Per Capita income in Area Code 973 is $55,726.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 973?
Median Family Income in Area Code 973 is $134,473.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 973?
Median Household Income in Area Code 973 is $113,614.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 973?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 973 is 27.2%.
Women in Area Code 973 earn 72.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 973?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 973 is $11,056.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 973 earn $11,056 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 973?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 973 is 31.19.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 973?
There are 792,182 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 973.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 973?
67.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 973.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 973?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 973 is 6.9%.