City

Budd Lake, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥14,723Population
💰$96,989Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$433,200Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.3%Hispanic: 22.1%Black: 9.7%Asian: 6.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White58.3%
Hispanic22.1%
Black9.7%
Asian6.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma79 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,492 (24.8%)
Some College965 (9.6%)
Associates1,201 (12%)
Bachelors744 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree4,559 (45.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 45.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate45.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.4%Renter: 45.6%Tenure
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,989 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$433,200 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,483/mo
Total Housing Units5,970
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Budd Lake, NJ

Budd Lake is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,723 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Budd Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,989 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Budd Lake is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $433,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,483 per month.

The population of Budd Lake is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (58.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Budd Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07828 14,723 $96,989 $433,200 $1,483 4.2% 52.8% 54.4%