Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026

New Jersey Income Statistics for 2026

The average income for households in New Jersey is $143,363, which is 26% higher than the US average.

The median income for households in New Jersey is $103,556, which is 28% higher than the US median.

New Jersey has a population-weighted median household income of $112,096 and mean household income of $143,687 across 590 ZIP codes — 27.9% higher than the US average for median income.

Median household income (ZIP-weighted)

$112,096

US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 27.9% higher than the US average

Mean household income (ZIP-weighted)

$143,687

US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 26.3% higher than the US average

Per capita income

$54,270

US per capita: $44,688 · 21.4% higher than the US average

Population & households

Population
9,339,005
Households
3,507,527
ZIP codes
590

By age of householder

Median household income by age in New Jersey

Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates

Under 25
$55,814+23% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($45,332)

25 to 44
$114,377+26% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($90,756)

45 to 64Peak
$126,056+29% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($97,843)

65 and over
$70,763+21% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($58,390)

In New Jersey, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $55,814. Income peaks for householders aged 45 to 64, at $126,056. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $70,763 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.

Income distribution

How New Jersey households are spread across income levels

Census ACS table B19001 · 3,507,701 households · 2024 5-year estimates

Less than $10,000
144,4254%
$10,000 to $14,999
95,0703%
$15,000 to $19,999
77,7212%
$20,000 to $24,999
90,4823%
$25,000 to $29,999
86,3593%
$30,000 to $34,999
93,5323%
$35,000 to $39,999
86,8843%
$40,000 to $44,999
92,1523%
$45,000 to $49,999
89,2213%
$50,000 to $59,999
176,3495%
$60,000 to $74,999
271,2008%
$75,000 to $99,999
396,82111%
$100,000 to $124,999
351,28010%
$125,000 to $149,999
282,9868%
$150,000 to $199,999
414,09212%
$200,000 or moreLargest
759,12722%

Under $50k

24%

$50k–$99k

24%

$100k–$149k

18%

$150k+

33%

New Jersey has 3,507,701 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (22%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 52% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 24% earn less than $50,000.

Richest New Jersey ZIP codes

Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.

RankZIPCountyPopulationMean incomeMedian income
107078Essex County14,613$538,045$250,001
207423Bergen County4,270$441,123$250,001
307620Bergen County1,588$421,868$246,944
407046Morris County4,585$368,558$250,001
507458Bergen County11,828$365,769$244,022
608738Ocean County1,381$357,159$250,001
707021Essex County2,361$347,851$250,001
807704Monmouth County6,170$346,619$250,001
907934Somerset County1,293$346,457$245,429
1007760Monmouth County9,692$342,827$226,635

Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/new-jersey

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