City

Springfield, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥16,984Population
💰$146,059Median HH Income▲ 91% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$590,600Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓70.0%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.4%Hispanic: 18.8%Black: 11.2%Asian: 10.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White57.4%
Hispanic18.8%
Black11.2%
Asian10.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads70.0% ▲ 81% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma126 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,484 (13.2%)
Some College604 (5.4%)
Associates1,145 (10.2%)
Bachelors488 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree7,365 (65.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 13.2%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 65.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad13.2%
Some College5.4%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate65.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$146,059 ▲ 91% above avg
Median Home Value$590,600 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,135/mo
Total Housing Units6,844
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Springfield, NJ

Springfield is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,984 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Springfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $146,059 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Springfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,135 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Springfield is highly educated. 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (57.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Springfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07081 16,984 $146,059 $590,600 $2,135 4.7% 70.0% 62.3%