City

Belle Mead, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,081Population
💰$223,444Median HH Income▲ 193% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$766,000Median Home Value▲ 175% above avg
🎓78.7%College Grads▲ 103% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.8%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 2.9%Asian: 45.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White41.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black2.9%
Asian45.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads78.7% ▲ 103% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.4%)
HS Graduate597 (8.6%)
Some College326 (4.7%)
Associates536 (7.7%)
Bachelors310 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree5,185 (74.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 8.6%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 74.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad8.6%
Some College4.7%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate74.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$223,444 ▲ 193% above avg
Median Home Value$766,000 ▲ 175% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,511/mo
Total Housing Units4,049

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
59%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Belle Mead, NJ

Belle Mead is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,081 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Belle Mead is a affluent community. The median household income of $223,444 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Belle Mead is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $766,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,511 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belle Mead is highly educated. 78.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 45.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Belle Mead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08502 12,081 $223,444 $766,000 $2,511 4.6% 78.7% 82.0%