New Jersey ZIP Codes & Demographics
723 ZIP codes · 21 counties · 20+ cities
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 50.9% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 114,651 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,618,919 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 505,918 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 650,056 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 434,185 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,657,650 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,319 ▲ 43% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $453,875 ▲ 63% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,766/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,775,842 |
| Vacant Units | 297,487 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
New Jersey contains 723 ZIP codes across 21 counties. With an estimated population of 9,267,014 residents and a median age of 40.5 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.
Economically, New Jersey is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $109,319 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
New Jersey has a premium housing market overall, with a median home value of $453,875 — significantly above the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,765. Homeownership stands at 63.7% statewide.
The population of New Jersey is majority White (51.94%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
The 723 ZIP codes across New Jersey vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 21 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.
Looking for ZIP code data in New Jersey? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
| City | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 20 | 307,360 | $45,304 |
| Jersey City | 12 | 289,691 | $117,413 |
| Trenton | 27 | 234,701 | $87,035 |
| Paterson | 14 | 157,626 | $55,341 |
| Lakewood | 1 | 136,784 | $62,811 |
| Toms River | 5 | 129,706 | $79,619 |
| Edison | 5 | 107,270 | $128,712 |
| Elizabeth | 4 | 104,767 | $63,990 |
| Clifton | 5 | 88,256 | $107,861 |
| Plainfield | 4 | 77,111 | $85,144 |
| Cherry Hill | 3 | 75,641 | $124,238 |
| Brick | 2 | 73,606 | $101,362 |
| Bayonne | 1 | 70,468 | $81,285 |
| Passaic | 1 | 69,651 | $56,780 |
| Camden | 5 | 69,416 | $38,336 |
| East Orange | 3 | 69,070 | $60,296 |
| Union City | 1 | 66,375 | $65,369 |
| West New York | 1 | 63,321 | $70,389 |
| Vineland | 3 | 62,651 | $83,043 |
| North Bergen | 1 | 61,202 | $75,505 |
| County | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income | Avg Home | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | 71 | 954,717 | $145,177 | $660,996 | 5.3% | 62.2% |
| Essex County | 45 | 855,186 | $120,231 | $564,464 | 8.0% | 53.6% |
| Middlesex County | 45 | 853,330 | $113,464 | $436,088 | 6.1% | 53.0% |
| Hudson County | 23 | 710,478 | $107,031 | $575,880 | 5.5% | 60.6% |
| Monmouth County | 58 | 660,077 | $137,894 | $679,051 | 5.2% | 61.8% |
| Ocean County | 32 | 644,819 | $99,289 | $503,755 | 5.7% | 48.1% |
| Union County | 31 | 601,690 | $122,052 | $529,837 | 6.0% | 51.0% |
| Camden County | 37 | 538,092 | $91,011 | $253,421 | 7.3% | 41.6% |
| Passaic County | 38 | 528,174 | $95,968 | $404,537 | 8.3% | 39.1% |
| Morris County | 55 | 488,588 | $142,782 | $586,777 | 4.5% | 65.0% |
| Burlington County | 34 | 460,002 | $109,564 | $333,696 | 5.4% | 45.3% |
| Mercer County | 39 | 393,958 | $112,528 | $398,975 | 6.0% | 53.2% |
| Somerset County | 29 | 304,379 | $159,008 | $594,004 | 4.0% | 65.8% |
| Gloucester County | 28 | 290,644 | $110,924 | $280,652 | 4.6% | 44.7% |
| Atlantic County | 32 | 273,651 | $88,778 | $327,873 | 8.0% | 41.2% |
| Cumberland County | 21 | 156,898 | $73,150 | $200,886 | 5.3% | 29.7% |
| Sussex County | 27 | 146,207 | $118,529 | $339,672 | 4.8% | 46.5% |
| Hunterdon County | 27 | 127,749 | $137,392 | $480,058 | 4.3% | 63.7% |
| Warren County | 19 | 120,682 | $110,736 | $357,878 | 3.7% | 44.4% |
| Cape May County | 21 | 96,045 | $99,885 | $701,400 | 6.7% | 49.8% |
| Salem County | 11 | 61,648 | $88,977 | $230,466 | 5.9% | 38.7% |