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07028

Glen Ridge, NJ

Total Population
7,970
Median Household Income
$239,192
Median Home Value
$693,100
Median Rent
$2,042

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$239,192
100.8% above state median
Home Value
$693,100
102.2% above state median
Rent
$2,042
100% above state median
Median Age
41.1 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 Glen Ridge, NJ

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 81.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 79% family households.

Low poverty rate of 1.2%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$239,192
+218.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.8%
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: 3.12 people

Total Households
2,540
Family Households
79.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
49.3%
#2 Industry
Education
21.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
9.5%
Total Employed Residents:1,609

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
23.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.1%
31 workers
Public Transit
39.0%
1,115 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,862
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
Good public transit usage (39.0% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.9%
3,866 employed
Labor Force
4,119
253 unemployed
Median Age
41.1 years
Per Capita Income
$100,754
Poverty Rate
1.2%

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