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ZIP 08321 Health Statistics
35.2% of adults have obesity and 14.4% have diabetes, among about 189 residents.
- Obesity
- 35.2%
- #60 of 587 · +1.9 pts
- Diabetes
- 14.4%
- #34 of 587 · +2.3 pts
- Smoking
- 15.4%
- +2.6 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 9.7%
- -1.4 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Heart disease10.9% vs 6.3%
- Cancer13.2% vs 7.7%
- Hearing11.0% vs 6.8%
Lower than the U.S.
- Received SNAP7.7% vs 12.8%
- Utility shutoff threat5.6% vs 8.0%
- Housing insecurity9.1% vs 13.0%
Health measures
ZIP 08321 compared with New Jersey and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | NJ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2%+1.9 pts | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.4%+2.3 pts | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 47.1%+12.7 pts | 32.9% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 47.6%+11.2 pts | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.9%+4.6 pts | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 5.3%+1.9 pts | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 9.6%-0.6 pts | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 10.1%+3.6 pts | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 13.2%+5.5 pts | 7.5% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 35.8%+10.6 pts | 22.3% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 16.1%-5.5 pts | 15.1% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 14.8%+2.2 pts | 9.7% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | NJ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 15.4%+2.6 pts | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%-3.2 pts | 15.5% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.7%+4.5 pts | 24.8% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 37.3%+1.2 pts | 37.6% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | NJ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 9.7%-1.4 pts | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 81.9%+5.1 pts | 78.0% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 64.2%+2.5 pts | 65.9% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 83.5%+8.0 pts | 77.2% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5%+5.3 pts | 89.1% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 64.4%+0.7 pts | 63.4% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 70.4%-5.7 pts | 75.7% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in ZIP 08321?
- About 35.2% of adults in ZIP 08321 have obesity, compared with 28.9% in New Jersey and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #60 of 587 ZIP codes in New Jersey.
- How common is diabetes in ZIP 08321?
- About 14.4% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (New Jersey 10.9%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in ZIP 08321?
- About 15.4% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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