City

Fanwood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,714Population
💰$176,667Median HH Income▲ 132% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$610,600Median Home Value▲ 119% above avg
🎓75.9%College Grads▲ 96% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Hispanic: 11.4%Black: 3.7%Asian: 8.3%Other: 6.4%Race
White69.8%
Hispanic11.4%
Black3.7%
Asian8.3%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads75.9% ▲ 96% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.4%)
HS Graduate609 (11.9%)
Some College199 (3.9%)
Associates406 (7.9%)
Bachelors229 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree3,652 (71.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 11.9%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 71.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad11.9%
Some College3.9%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate71.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$176,667 ▲ 132% above avg
Median Home Value$610,600 ▲ 119% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,368/mo
Total Housing Units2,783
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
45%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
60%
About Fanwood, NJ

Fanwood is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,714 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Fanwood is a affluent community. The median household income of $176,667 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fanwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $610,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,368 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fanwood is highly educated. 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (69.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fanwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07023 7,714 $176,667 $610,600 $2,368 2.8% 75.9% 86.5%