City

Livingston, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥31,128Population
💰$218,416Median HH Income▲ 186% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$746,100Median Home Value▲ 168% above avg
🎓76.0%College Grads▲ 96% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 3.9%Asian: 31.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Black3.9%
Asian31.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads76.0% ▲ 96% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma269 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,330 (11.8%)
Some College840 (4.3%)
Associates1,299 (6.6%)
Bachelors633 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree14,384 (72.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 11.8%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 72.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad11.8%
Some College4.3%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate72.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$218,416 ▲ 186% above avg
Median Home Value$746,100 ▲ 168% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,953/mo
Total Housing Units10,684
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
53%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
13%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Livingston, NJ

Livingston is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,128 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Livingston is a affluent community. The median household income of $218,416 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Livingston is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $746,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,953 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Livingston is highly educated. 76.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (56.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Livingston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07039 31,128 $218,416 $746,100 $2,953 4.1% 76.0% 86.2%