Carteret, NJ cityscape

07008

Carteret, NJ

Total Population
25,170
Median Household Income
$79,081
Median Home Value
$337,200
Median Rent
$1,833

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$79,081
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$337,200
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,833
100% above state median
Median Age
37.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Carteret, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 7.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$79,081
+5.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.08 people

Total Households
8,162
Family Households
51.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
29.4%
#2 Industry
Education
22.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
18.4%
Total Employed Residents:5,332

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.7%
295 workers
Public Transit
8.2%
884 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,747
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.7%
11,792 employed
Labor Force
12,715
923 unemployed
Median Age
37.6 years
Per Capita Income
$31,881
Poverty Rate
10.1%

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