City

Fords, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥13,052Population
💰$116,250Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$414,100Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓52.2%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.7%Hispanic: 22.9%Black: 10.5%Asian: 18.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White44.7%
Hispanic22.9%
Black10.5%
Asian18.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads52.2% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma137 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,322 (26.1%)
Some College831 (9.4%)
Associates957 (10.8%)
Bachelors1,118 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree3,519 (39.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
72%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,250 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$414,100 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,976/mo
Total Housing Units4,770
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Fords, NJ

Fords is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,052 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Fords is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,250 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fords is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $414,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,976 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fords is well-educated. 52.2% 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 44.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Fords
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08863 13,052 $116,250 $414,100 $1,976 3.7% 52.2% 71.9%