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07480

West Milford, NJ

Total Population
14,884
Median Household Income
$111,786
Median Home Value
$338,200
Median Rent
$1,384

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$111,786
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$338,200
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,384
100% above state median
Median Age
47.4 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 West Milford, NJ

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

37.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 47.4 years, likely more established households.

Low poverty rate of 3.4%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$111,786
+48.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
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: 2.47 people

Total Households
5,924
Family Households
57.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
26.2%
#2 Industry
Education
21.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
17.3%
Total Employed Residents:4,211

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
14.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.2%
78 workers
Public Transit
1.2%
82 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,711
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.8%
7,952 employed
Labor Force
8,384
432 unemployed
Median Age
47.4 years
Per Capita Income
$53,271
Poverty Rate
3.4%

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