East Homestead Avenue / 5th Street, NJ

Economy in East Homestead Avenue / 5th Street

Median Household Income

$98,750

Per Capita Income

$49,063

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

SNAP Recipients

15.6%

Household Income Distribution

How household incomes are distributed across the area — from low-income to high-income households.

Under $30K: 9.9%
$30K - $60K: 19.1%
$60K - $100K: 22.1% (median)
$100K - $150K: 13.7%
$150K+: 35.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Earnings by Occupation

Median annual earnings by occupation category. Shows which types of jobs pay best in this area.

Professional & Technical: $77,273
Service: $21,816
Sales & Office: $41,283
Construction & Trades: $40,588
Production & Transport: $39,766

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Poverty by Age

Poverty rates by age group. Shows whether economic hardship is concentrated among children, working adults, or seniors.

Children (Under 18): 16.2%
Working Age (18-59): 56.8%
Seniors (60+): 26.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources