City

Irvington, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥60,334Population
💰$59,232Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$291,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.3%Hispanic: 13.3%Black: 78.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.6%Race
White2.3%
Hispanic13.3%
Black78.1%
Asian0.7%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma1,364 (3.7%)
HS Graduate14,129 (38.5%)
Some College4,696 (12.8%)
Associates5,149 (14%)
Bachelors2,986 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree8,419 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 29.3%Renter: 70.7%Tenure
Owner29.3%
Renter70.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,232 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$291,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,324/mo
Total Housing Units24,176
Vacant Units2,010

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
19%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
65%
About Irvington, NJ

Irvington is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 60,334 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Irvington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,232 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Irvington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,324 per month. At 29.3% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Irvington is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (78.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Irvington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07111 60,334 $59,232 $291,500 $1,324 8.6% 31.0% 29.3%