City

Garwood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,688Population
💰$100,948Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$509,800Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓52.5%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 21.1%Asian: 3.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic21.1%
Asian3.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate963 (28.6%)
Some College209 (6.2%)
Associates424 (12.6%)
Bachelors303 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,463 (43.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 43.5%Edu
HS Grad28.6%
Some College6.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate43.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.8%Renter: 45.2%Tenure
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,948 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$509,800 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,603/mo
Total Housing Units2,093
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%
About Garwood, NJ

Garwood is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,688 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Garwood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,948 is above the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Garwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $509,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,603 per month.

The population of Garwood is well-educated. 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (69.45%).

Garwood, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Garwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07027 4,688 $100,948 $509,800 $1,603 6.0% 52.5% 54.8%