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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 08558 in Skillman, New Jersey, contains Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The area has 181 affordable units, all designated as low-income. This LIHTC inventory comprises approximately 6.2% of the estimated 2,941 housing units in the zip code, based on the 2022 population of 7,675 and the national average household size of 2.61.
The LIHTC projects in zip code 08558 have received $1,197,110 in project tax credits, averaging about $6,614 per unit. This funding represents 0.16% of the total LIHTC credits allocated to New Jersey, indicating a small but significant investment in affordable housing for this area.
The affordable housing inventory in zip code 08558 consists of two known projects. The Willows At Orchard Road, completed in 2016, is the most recent addition. This project and the Apartments At Montgomery contribute to the area's affordable housing options. The 2010s saw the most recent affordable housing development in this zip code.
All 181 units in LIHTC-funded projects are designated as low-income units, demonstrating a commitment to serving lower-income residents. Information on specific unit types is not available for these projects.
Zip code 08558 experienced population growth from 6,552 in 2010 to 7,675 in 2022. The median income increased from $174,995 in 2013 to $175,035 in 2022, indicating an affluent area. Racial demographics shifted slightly, with the white population decreasing from 70% in 2013 to 61% in 2022, while the Asian population increased from 21% to 27%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, moving from 6% to 7%.
The high median income and relatively stable demographics suggest that the need for affordable housing may not be as pronounced as in other areas. The existing LIHTC projects help address the needs of lower-income residents in this high-income zip code.
Zip code 08558 in Skillman, New Jersey, has a modest LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, with 181 low-income units across two projects. These units represent about 6.2% of the estimated housing stock, contributing to housing diversity in an affluent area. The most recent affordable housing development occurred in 2016, reflecting efforts to maintain affordable options in this growing community. The percentage of affordable housing is lower than the target of 15-20%, but other affordable housing programs may also be contributing to the area's housing needs.