City

Belford, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,057Population
💰$139,313Median HH Income▲ 83% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$490,100Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic8.4%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (1%)
HS Graduate1,185 (24.4%)
Some College643 (13.3%)
Associates354 (7.3%)
Bachelors567 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree2,055 (42.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College13.3%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$139,313 ▲ 83% above avg
Median Home Value$490,100 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,847/mo
Total Housing Units2,603
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
0%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Belford, NJ

Belford is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,057 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Belford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $139,313 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $490,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,847 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belford is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07718 7,057 $139,313 $490,100 $1,847 6.3% 54.1% 95.0%