City

Skillman, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,236Population
💰$240,968Median HH Income▲ 216% above avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$853,300Median Home Value▲ 206% above avg
🎓80.0%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 7%Asian: 26.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White57.0%
Hispanic5.7%
Black7.0%
Asian26.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads80.0% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.8%)
HS Graduate511 (11.6%)
Some College63 (1.4%)
Associates269 (6.1%)
Bachelors150 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree3,366 (76.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 11.6%Some College: 1.4%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 76.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad11.6%
Some College1.4%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate76.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$240,968 ▲ 216% above avg
Median Home Value$853,300 ▲ 206% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,796/mo
Total Housing Units2,758
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
61%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Skillman, NJ

Skillman is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,236 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Skillman is a affluent community. The median household income of $240,968 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Skillman is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $853,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,796 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Skillman is highly educated. 80.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (57.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Skillman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08558 7,236 $240,968 $853,300 $1,796 4.5% 80.0% 88.5%