NJ landscape

08022

Columbus, NJ

Total Population
9,124
Median Household Income
$113,224
Median Home Value
$380,200
Median Rent
$1,348

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$113,224
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$380,200
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,348
100% above state median
Median Age
51.5 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.

Do more with Columbus, NJ 08022

Save this ZIP

Keep 08022 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 08022.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Columbus, NJ 08022

Loading map...

Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Columbus, NJ

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

High education levels with 43.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 51.5 years, likely more established households.

Family-oriented community with 70% family households.

Low poverty rate of 2.8%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$113,224
+50.7% 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: 2.51 people

Total Households
3,636
Family Households
69.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
24.2%
#2 Industry
Education
23.1%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.4%
Total Employed Residents:2,116

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
16.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.1%
3 workers
Public Transit
9.9%
355 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,595
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.8%
4,368 employed
Labor Force
4,558
190 unemployed
Median Age
51.5 years
Per Capita Income
$58,436
Poverty Rate
2.8%