City

Bound Brook, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥14,153Population
💰$84,201Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$393,900Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.6%Hispanic: 48.6%Black: 6.9%Asian: 3.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White37.6%
Hispanic48.6%
Black6.9%
Asian3.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma155 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,088 (34.5%)
Some College791 (8.8%)
Associates1,187 (13.3%)
Bachelors708 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree3,025 (33.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College8.8%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.7%Renter: 53.3%Tenure
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,201 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$393,900 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,859/mo
Total Housing Units5,524
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
58%
About Bound Brook, NJ

Bound Brook is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,153 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Bound Brook is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,201 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bound Brook is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,859 per month.

The population of Bound Brook is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Bound Brook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08805 14,153 $84,201 $393,900 $1,859 4.4% 41.7% 46.7%