City

Short Hills, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥14,183Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$1,627,300Median Home Value▲ 484% above avg
🎓93.2%College Grads▲ 140% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.9%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 2%Asian: 38.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White50.9%
Hispanic4.1%
Black2.0%
Asian38.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads93.2% ▲ 140% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate279 (3.5%)
Some College103 (1.3%)
Associates158 (2%)
Bachelors297 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree7,075 (89.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 3.5%Some College: 1.3%Associates: 2%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 89.4%Edu
HS Grad3.5%
Some College1.3%
Associates2.0%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate89.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,627,300 ▲ 484% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,363/mo
Total Housing Units4,433
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
77%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
35%
Public Transit
26%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Short Hills, NJ

Short Hills is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,183 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Short Hills is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Short Hills is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,627,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,363 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Short Hills is highly educated. 93.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (50.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Short Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07078 14,183 $250,001 $1,627,300 $3,363 3.9% 93.2% 88.4%