Census ACS 5-year estimates · 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.
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Explore the richest ZIPs in New JerseyNew 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.
$112,096
US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 27.9% higher than the US average
$143,687
US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 26.3% higher than the US average
$54,270
US per capita: $44,688 · 21.4% higher than the US average
By age of householder
Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates
Gray bar = US median ($45,332)
Gray bar = US median ($90,756)
Gray bar = US median ($97,843)
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
Census ACS table B19001 · 3,507,701 households · 2024 5-year estimates
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 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.
| Rank | ZIP | County | Population | Mean income | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07078 | Essex County | 14,613 | $538,045 | $250,001 |
| 2 | 07423 | Bergen County | 4,270 | $441,123 | $250,001 |
| 3 | 07620 | Bergen County | 1,588 | $421,868 | $246,944 |
| 4 | 07046 | Morris County | 4,585 | $368,558 | $250,001 |
| 5 | 07458 | Bergen County | 11,828 | $365,769 | $244,022 |
| 6 | 08738 | Ocean County | 1,381 | $357,159 | $250,001 |
| 7 | 07021 | Essex County | 2,361 | $347,851 | $250,001 |
| 8 | 07704 | Monmouth County | 6,170 | $346,619 | $250,001 |
| 9 | 07934 | Somerset County | 1,293 | $346,457 | $245,429 |
| 10 | 07760 | Monmouth County | 9,692 | $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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