City

South River, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥16,007Population
💰$101,853Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$382,500Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.4%Hispanic: 26.7%Black: 10.4%Asian: 4.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White53.4%
Hispanic26.7%
Black10.4%
Asian4.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma400 (4%)
HS Graduate3,123 (31.1%)
Some College1,381 (13.8%)
Associates936 (9.3%)
Bachelors836 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree3,356 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College13.8%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,853 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$382,500 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,599/mo
Total Housing Units5,789
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
59%
About South River, NJ

South River is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,007 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, South River is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,853 is above the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $382,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,599 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South River is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in South River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08882 16,007 $101,853 $382,500 $1,599 8.9% 41.8% 65.7%