City

Oak Ridge, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥11,045Population
💰$119,594Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$417,800Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.9%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4.1%Race
White80.9%
Hispanic10.5%
Black2.6%
Asian1.6%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,181 (28.4%)
Some College620 (8.1%)
Associates1,081 (14.1%)
Bachelors496 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree3,284 (42.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 42.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College8.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate42.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,594 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$417,800 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,335/mo
Total Housing Units4,486
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Oak Ridge, NJ

Oak Ridge is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,045 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Oak Ridge is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,594 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Ridge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $417,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,335 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Ridge is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07438 11,045 $119,594 $417,800 $1,335 5.2% 49.3% 88.9%