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08829

High Bridge, NJ

Total Population
3,564
Median Household Income
$106,111
Median Home Value
$296,600
Median Rent
$1,476

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$106,111
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$296,600
100.9% above state median
Rent
$1,476
100% above state median
Median Age
40.0 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 High Bridge, NJ

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

High education levels with 47.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.0% 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
$106,111
+41.2% 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: 2.48 people

Total Households
1,436
Family Households
53.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
22.7%
#2 Industry
Education
19.1%
#3 Industry
Arts,
17.9%
Total Employed Residents:1,001

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
27 workers
Public Transit
4.8%
77 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,617
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.0%
1,851 employed
Labor Force
1,970
119 unemployed
Median Age
40.0 years
Per Capita Income
$47,457
Poverty Rate
11.1%

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