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07856

Mount Arlington, NJ

Total Population
4,429
Median Household Income
$95,398
Median Home Value
$381,600
Median Rent
$2,299

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$95,398
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$381,600
101.2% above state median
Rent
$2,299
100% above state median
Median Age
46.0 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 Mount Arlington, NJ

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

High education levels with 42.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 46.0 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.5%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 4.7%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$95,398
+26.9% 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: 2.31 people

Total Households
1,915
Family Households
39.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
31.0%
#2 Industry
Education
24.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.6%
Total Employed Residents:1,312

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.8%
17 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,022
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.5%
2,400 employed
Labor Force
2,487
87 unemployed
Median Age
46.0 years
Per Capita Income
$51,611
Poverty Rate
4.7%

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