City

Ledgewood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,893Population
💰$90,924Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$424,900Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓74.7%College Grads▲ 93% above avg
📊18.1%Unemployment▲ 269% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.0% Female 60.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 5.6%Asian: 11.9%Other: 4.9%Race
White67.4%
Hispanic10.2%
Black5.6%
Asian11.9%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads74.7% ▲ 93% above avg
Unemployment18.1% ▲ 269% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.8%)
HS Graduate340 (12.8%)
Some College133 (5%)
Associates155 (5.8%)
Bachelors336 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,652 (62%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 5%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 62%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad12.8%
Some College5.0%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate62.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,924 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$424,900 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,476/mo
Total Housing Units1,629
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
52%
About Ledgewood, NJ

Ledgewood is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,893 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Ledgewood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,924 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ledgewood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $424,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,476 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ledgewood is highly educated. 74.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ledgewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07852 3,893 $90,924 $424,900 $1,476 18.1% 74.7% 78.6%