City

Hillsborough, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥43,708Population
💰$153,785Median HH Income▲ 102% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$537,300Median Home Value▲ 93% above avg
🎓68.8%College Grads▲ 78% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.8%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 3.2%Asian: 21.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White60.8%
Hispanic10.9%
Black3.2%
Asian21.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads68.8% ▲ 78% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma407 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,082 (17.3%)
Some College1,460 (5%)
Associates2,207 (7.5%)
Bachelors2,103 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree18,059 (61.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 5%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 61.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad17.3%
Some College5.0%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate61.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,785 ▲ 102% above avg
Median Home Value$537,300 ▲ 93% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,171/mo
Total Housing Units16,168
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Hillsborough, NJ

Hillsborough is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 43,708 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Hillsborough is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,785 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hillsborough is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $537,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,171 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsborough is highly educated. 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (60.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hillsborough
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08844 43,708 $153,785 $537,300 $2,171 4.5% 68.8% 82.5%