Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.0% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,314 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 36,280 (39.6%) |
| Some College | 14,379 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 10,879 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 8,085 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,577 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,673 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,238 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,276/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 58,491 |
| Vacant Units | 3,728 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cumberland County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 156,898 residents. With a median age of 38.13, it is a middle-aged county.
Cumberland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,672 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Cumberland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $206,238 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,276. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cumberland County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.7%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Cumberland County, NJ is a solidly middle-class area in New Jersey. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08302 | Bridgeton | 47,003 | $60,301 | $202,000 | $1,351 | 6.2% | 22.9% |
| 08311 | Cedarville | 1,656 | $74,352 | $195,400 | $1,311 | 8.0% | 23.8% |
| 08316 | Dorchester | 78 | $100,875 | — | — | 0.0% | 36.5% |
| 08321 | Fortescue | 153 | $52,500 | $213,200 | — | 20.6% | 19.6% |
| 08323 | Greenwich | 736 | $87,000 | $247,500 | $953 | 3.4% | 41.2% |
| 08324 | Heislerville | 216 | $86,538 | $258,300 | — | 0.0% | 24.6% |
| 08327 | Leesburg | 3,505 | $60,556 | $166,300 | — | 9.5% | 8.9% |
| 08329 | Mauricetown | 219 | $63,848 | $165,800 | — | 0.0% | 60.7% |
| 08332 | Millville | 35,214 | $65,825 | $195,900 | $1,223 | 7.9% | 28.1% |
| 08345 | Newport | 801 | $64,076 | $196,700 | $1,594 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| 08349 | Port Norris | 2,400 | $55,893 | $124,600 | $1,670 | 3.0% | 16.3% |
| 08353 | Shiloh | 283 | $86,250 | $198,300 | $880 | 10.4% | 38.1% |
| 08360 | Vineland | 44,276 | $62,604 | $199,600 | $1,164 | 8.8% | 29.6% |
| 08361 | Vineland | 18,375 | $103,482 | $271,300 | $1,407 | 5.2% | 51.3% |