City

Rio Grande, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Cape May County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,021Population
💰$97,831Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$306,200Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 111% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.2%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 6.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 7%Race
White69.2%
Hispanic16.7%
Black6.5%
Asian0.6%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 111% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,066 (34.5%)
Some College582 (18.8%)
Associates328 (10.6%)
Bachelors127 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree970 (31.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 31.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College18.8%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate31.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,831 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$306,200 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,486/mo
Total Housing Units2,083
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Rio Grande, NJ

Rio Grande is a city in New Jersey, located in Cape May County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,021 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Rio Grande is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,831 is above the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rio Grande is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $306,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,486 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rio Grande is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rio Grande
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08242 4,021 $97,831 $306,200 $1,486 10.3% 35.5% 78.9%