City

Spotswood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,133Population
💰$101,125Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$358,100Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 7.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic12.3%
Black1.4%
Asian7.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,836 (32.5%)
Some College510 (9%)
Associates624 (11%)
Bachelors540 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,058 (36.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,125 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$358,100 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,097/mo
Total Housing Units3,318
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Spotswood, NJ

Spotswood is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,133 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Spotswood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,125 is above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Spotswood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $358,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,097 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spotswood is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spotswood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08884 8,133 $101,125 $358,100 $1,097 9.5% 46.0% 84.4%