City

Summit, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥24,502Population
💰$177,986Median HH Income▲ 133% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$958,700Median Home Value▲ 244% above avg
🎓76.7%College Grads▲ 98% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.3%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 7.1%Asian: 9.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White66.3%
Hispanic11.7%
Black7.1%
Asian9.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads76.7% ▲ 98% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,589 (10.1%)
Some College804 (5.1%)
Associates1,185 (7.5%)
Bachelors641 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree11,393 (72.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 10.1%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 72.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad10.1%
Some College5.1%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate72.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$177,986 ▲ 133% above avg
Median Home Value$958,700 ▲ 244% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,209/mo
Total Housing Units9,477
Vacant Units473

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
20%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
62%
About Summit, NJ

Summit is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,502 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Summit is a affluent community. The median household income of $177,986 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Summit is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $958,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,209 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Summit is highly educated. 76.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.33%).

Summit, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Summit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07901 24,502 $177,986 $958,700 $2,209 4.0% 76.7% 69.0%