City

Fortescue, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  New Jersey

👥153Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂61.9Median Age
🏠$213,200Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊20.6%Unemployment▲ 322% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
5%
45–64
58%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.70
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment20.6% ▲ 322% above avg
HS Graduate72 (50.3%)
Some College37 (25.9%)
Associates6 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree28 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 25.9%Associates: 4.2%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad50.3%
Some College25.9%
Associates4.2%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$213,200 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units298
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
22%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Fortescue, NJ

Fortescue is a city in New Jersey, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 153 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.9 years.

Economically, Fortescue is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. The unemployment rate is 20.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fortescue is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fortescue is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Fortescue, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Fortescue
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08321 153 $52,500 $213,200 20.6% 19.6% 85.6%