City

South Bound Brook, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,833Population
💰$102,019Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$345,300Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.6%Hispanic: 38.1%Black: 13.7%Asian: 3%Other: 3.1%Race
White41.6%
Hispanic38.1%
Black13.7%
Asian3.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
No HS Diploma168 (5.4%)
HS Graduate900 (28.7%)
Some College458 (14.6%)
Associates465 (14.8%)
Bachelors374 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree768 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
69%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,019 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$345,300 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,822/mo
Total Housing Units1,870
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About South Bound Brook, NJ

South Bound Brook is a city in New Jersey, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,833 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, South Bound Brook is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,019 is above the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South Bound Brook is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $345,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,822 per month.

The population of South Bound Brook is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.6%.

South Bound Brook, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in South Bound Brook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08880 4,833 $102,019 $345,300 $1,822 9.4% 36.5% 56.8%