City

Belleville, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥37,785Population
💰$90,164Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$405,500Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.9%Hispanic: 53%Black: 5.2%Asian: 8.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White29.9%
Hispanic53.0%
Black5.2%
Asian8.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma905 (3.7%)
HS Graduate8,612 (34.9%)
Some College2,081 (8.4%)
Associates2,959 (12%)
Bachelors1,977 (8%)
Graduate Degree8,155 (33%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.4%Renter: 43.6%Tenure
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,164 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$405,500 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,596/mo
Total Housing Units15,045
Vacant Units894

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Belleville, NJ

Belleville is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,785 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Belleville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,164 is above the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Belleville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $405,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,596 per month.

The population of Belleville is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belleville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07109 37,785 $90,164 $405,500 $1,596 10.1% 41.0% 56.4%