OZ Pitch Day - Mar 6, 2025
OZ Pitch Day - Mar 6, 2025
Census Tract 68, Newark, New Jersey
Census Tract 68 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in Newark, New Jersey .
This 0.5 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 5,800 and is one of 23 Opportunity Zones in Essex County .
The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in New Jersey.
Opportunity Zone Map
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Census Tract 68 Demographics
The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:
Median Household Income
$55K |
This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $55,000 , which is 36% lower than the median household income for the state of New Jersey of $86,000 .
Poverty Rate
29% |
The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 29% , which is 20% higher than the rate for the state of New Jersey of 9.2% .
Median Home Value
$368K |
This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $370,000 , which is 6% higher than the median home value for the state of New Jersey of $350,000 .
Education
78% |
This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 78% , which is 12% lower than the rate for the state of New Jersey of 90% .
Median Age
31 |
This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 31 , which is 22% lower than the median age for the state of New Jersey of 40 .
New Jersey OZ Funds
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