How many renters in Plumsted Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±25.1 points) of renting households in Plumsted Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±25.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.0% (±23.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.4% (±26.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plumsted Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Plumsted Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.5% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.4% (±7.5 points) | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±12.0 points) | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 25.7% (±21.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±9.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.0% (±23.3 points) | 50.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Plumsted Township against Ocean County, its state and the nation
| Plumsted Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±25.1 points) | 58.4% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.0% (±23.3 points) | 50.3% (±2.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.4% (±26.9 points) | 35.2% (±1.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,938 (±$20,696) | $58,423 (±$2,802) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,707 (±$578) | $1,755 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Plumsted Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ocean County (58.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ocean County, Plumsted Township ranks 20 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 231 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Plumsted Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumsted Township | — | 54.0% (±25.1 points) | — |
| New Hanover Township | 5.2 mi | 50.7% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| McGuire AFB | 5.6 mi | 69.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Hanover Township | 6.1 mi | 67.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Browns Mills | 6.7 mi | 54.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Dix | 7.2 mi | 59.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Lake Estates | 7.2 mi | 21.0% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township | 7.3 mi | 62.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Glen Lakes | 7.8 mi | 52.4% (±92.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Point Pleasant Beach Borough | 58.2% (±21.9 points) |
| 15 | Pine Beach Borough | 56.9% (±35.6 points) |
| 16 | Seaside Park Borough | 56.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 17 | Little Egg Harbor Township | 55.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 18 | Ocean Township (Ocean County) | 55.2% (±35.8 points) |
| 19 | Point Pleasant Borough | 54.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 20 | Plumsted Township | 54.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 21 | Brick Township | 52.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 22 | Barnegat Township | 49.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Toms River Township | 47.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 24 | Manchester Township | 47.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 25 | Stafford Township | 45.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 26 | Ship Bottom Borough | 40.0% (±60.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Plumsted Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: New Egypt.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plumsted Township
Are renters in Plumsted Township rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Plumsted Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Plumsted Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plumsted Township, NJ spends 37.4% (±26.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:59790, in state:34 county:029).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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