City

Cliffwood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,445Population
💰$128,110Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$387,500Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.2%Hispanic: 14.2%Black: 17%Asian: 18.2%Other: 2%Race
White42.2%
Hispanic14.2%
Black17.0%
Asian18.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
39%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (2.9%)
HS Graduate681 (23.6%)
Some College268 (9.3%)
Associates312 (10.8%)
Bachelors167 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,376 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.6%Renter: 45.4%Tenure
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
72%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,110 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$387,500 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,945/mo
Total Housing Units1,687

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Cliffwood, NJ

Cliffwood is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,445 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Cliffwood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,110 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cliffwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,945 per month.

The population of Cliffwood is well-educated. 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Cliffwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07721 4,445 $128,110 $387,500 $1,945 5.3% 53.4% 54.6%