City

Riverton, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Burlington County  ·  New Jersey

👥20,677Population
💰$126,066Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$359,400Median Home Value▲ 29% above avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 5.4%Asian: 3%Other: 4.2%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Black5.4%
Asian3.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma161 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,642 (26.1%)
Some College1,146 (8.2%)
Associates1,709 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,001 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree6,285 (45.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 45.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate45.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,066 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$359,400 ▲ 29% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,046/mo
Total Housing Units7,497
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Riverton, NJ

Riverton is a city in New Jersey, located in Burlington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,677 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Riverton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,066 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Riverton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $359,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,046 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverton is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.37%).

Riverton, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Riverton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08077 20,677 $126,066 $359,400 $2,046 6.0% 52.3% 84.0%