City

Montague, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,111Population
💰$99,938Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$298,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 5.7%Other: 3%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.3%
Asian5.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
HS Graduate902 (30.7%)
Some College367 (12.5%)
Associates381 (13%)
Bachelors342 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree943 (32.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
HS Grad30.7%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,938 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$298,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,307/mo
Total Housing Units1,854
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Montague, NJ

Montague is a city in New Jersey, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,111 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Montague is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,938 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Montague is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,307 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montague is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montague
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07827 4,111 $99,938 $298,000 $1,307 6.7% 43.8% 88.6%