City

Madison, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥17,675Population
💰$168,520Median HH Income▲ 121% above avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$883,200Median Home Value▲ 217% above avg
🎓74.4%College Grads▲ 92% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 2.2%Asian: 5.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic14.4%
Black2.2%
Asian5.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
19%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads74.4% ▲ 92% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,541 (15.6%)
Some College466 (4.7%)
Associates390 (3.9%)
Bachelors407 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree6,953 (70.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 15.6%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 3.9%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 70.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad15.6%
Some College4.7%
Associates3.9%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate70.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$168,520 ▲ 121% above avg
Median Home Value$883,200 ▲ 217% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,248/mo
Total Housing Units5,733
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Madison, NJ

Madison is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,675 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Madison is a affluent community. The median household income of $168,520 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Madison is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $883,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,248 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison is highly educated. 74.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07940 17,675 $168,520 $883,200 $2,248 6.8% 74.4% 64.2%