City

Bridgeton, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  New Jersey

👥47,003Population
💰$60,301Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$202,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.5%Hispanic: 39.1%Black: 25.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White30.5%
Hispanic39.1%
Black25.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma1,062 (4.4%)
HS Graduate11,770 (48.8%)
Some College3,235 (13.4%)
Associates2,535 (10.5%)
Bachelors1,861 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree3,671 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,301 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$202,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,351/mo
Total Housing Units16,038
Vacant Units1,327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Bridgeton, NJ

Bridgeton is a city in New Jersey, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 47,003 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, Bridgeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,301 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgeton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,351 per month.

The population of Bridgeton is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 39.1%.

Bridgeton, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Bridgeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08302 47,003 $60,301 $202,000 $1,351 6.2% 22.9% 57.5%