City

Basking Ridge, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥28,390Population
💰$184,630Median HH Income▲ 142% above avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$769,300Median Home Value▲ 176% above avg
🎓78.4%College Grads▲ 102% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 23.6%Other: 3.8%Race
White65.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.1%
Asian23.6%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads78.4% ▲ 102% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma185 (1%)
HS Graduate2,152 (12.1%)
Some College534 (3%)
Associates987 (5.5%)
Bachelors913 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree13,072 (73.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 12.1%Some College: 3%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 73.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad12.1%
Some College3.0%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate73.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$184,630 ▲ 142% above avg
Median Home Value$769,300 ▲ 176% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,330/mo
Total Housing Units10,943
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
47%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Basking Ridge, NJ

Basking Ridge is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,390 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Basking Ridge is a affluent community. The median household income of $184,630 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Basking Ridge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $769,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,330 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basking Ridge is highly educated. 78.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (65.63%).

Basking Ridge, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Basking Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07920 28,390 $184,630 $769,300 $2,330 3.6% 78.4% 84.0%