City

Raritan, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,192Population
💰$103,699Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$449,200Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓50.5%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.1%Hispanic: 22%Black: 3.7%Asian: 19.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White49.1%
Hispanic22.0%
Black3.7%
Asian19.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads50.5% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma120 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,617 (28.5%)
Some College608 (10.7%)
Associates461 (8.1%)
Bachelors609 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree2,254 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College10.7%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.4%Renter: 46.6%Tenure
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,699 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$449,200 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,927/mo
Total Housing Units3,257
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Raritan, NJ

Raritan is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,192 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Raritan is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,699 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Raritan is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $449,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,927 per month.

The population of Raritan is well-educated. 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Raritan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08869 8,192 $103,699 $449,200 $1,927 5.4% 50.5% 53.4%