South River, NJ cityscape

08882

South River, NJ

Total Population
16,081
Median Household Income
$95,981
Median Home Value
$360,800
Median Rent
$1,615

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$95,981
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$360,800
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,615
100% above state median
Median Age
37.1 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 South River, NJ

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

27.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 10.3% 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
$95,981
+27.7% 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: 2.89 people

Total Households
5,555
Family Households
50.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.1%
#2 Industry
Construction
23.7%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.3%
Total Employed Residents:4,394

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
107 workers
Public Transit
3.5%
258 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,306
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.7%
7,873 employed
Labor Force
8,779
906 unemployed
Median Age
37.1 years
Per Capita Income
$40,055
Poverty Rate
12.2%

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