Carteret, NJ — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Middlesex County · New Jersey
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Carteret based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
25,187
2023 ACS
Median Income
$87,553
2023
Median Home Value
$370,200
2023
Median Rent
$2,012
2023
Median Age
39.3
Unemployment
8.8%
Cost of Living Index
162.9
100 = national avg
Carteret is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with a population of 25,187 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Carteret is one of the communities in New Jersey.
The median household income in Carteret is $87,553, and the median home value is $370,200. The cost of living index is 162.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,012 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, and the median age is 39.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
25,187
Male
12,224
48.5%
Female
12,963
51.5%
Median Age
39.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
18.5%
High School or Higher
41.0%
Foreign Born
34.7%
Veterans
2.8%
Married
41.4%
Avg Household Size
3.0
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.673
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
27.2%
Foreign Born
34.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
34.0%
8,554 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
66.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
23,532
English Only
44.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
6,417 speakers
Limited English
20.5%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
79.5%
Limited English Proficiency
20.5%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
712
2.8% of population
Disability Rate
11.5%
82 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$54,100
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
638
89.6%
Female Veterans
74
10.4%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$54,100
Non-Veteran Income
$36,810
Difference
$17,290
47.0% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
82
Without Disability
630
Disability Rate
11.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
9,023
#1 Ancestry
American
5.9% (1,492)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
5.3% (1,329)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
4.4% (1,107)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
8,317
Family Households
6,278
75.5%
Married Couples
4,443
53.4%
Non-Family Households
2,039
24.5%
Single Mother Households
1,484
17.8%
Single Father Households
351
4.2%
Living Alone
1,800
21.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
4,185
In Married Couple
2,469
59.0%
With Single Mother
1,625
38.8%
With Single Father
91
2.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$95,844
Married Couple Income
$110,755
Single Mother Income
$65,192
Single Father Income
$121,103
Avg Family Size
3.0
Avg Non-Family Size
3.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,473
Grandparents Responsible
426
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$87,553
+20% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,299
-2% vs national
Poverty Rate
10.0%
-26% vs national
Gini Index
0.4249
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
8.8%
+68% vs national
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
of households
How Carteret Compares
Carteret vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Carteret is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Carteret, NJ has a median household income of $87,553, making it the 7,025th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher median household income than 75% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Carteret, NJ has a per capita income of $36,299, making it the 11,138th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher per capita income than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Carteret, NJ has a poverty rate of 10.0%, making it the 16,654th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher poverty rate than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Carteret, NJ has a unemployment rate of 8.8%, making it the 5,059th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher unemployment rate than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Carteret. The median household income here is $87,553.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
8.8%
+54% vs NJ avg
Labor Force
13,112
Employed
11,964
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
39.3
Work from Home
9.2%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$162.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
162.9
100 = national avg
+62.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$71,691
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$169,451
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,978
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,486
per month
The median household income in Carteret, NJ is $87,553, which is 19.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $36,299. The poverty rate of 10.0% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4249, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 13,112. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 68.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 162.9, which is 62.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 229.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $71,691 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median List Price
$507,499
Price Per Sq Ft
$352
Days on Market
104
Active Inventory
44
Months of Supply
2.9
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$540,273
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,395
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
73.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
23.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.7%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
15
New Listings
10
Pending Sales
13
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$352
Median List $/SF
$329
Carteret vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Carteret is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Carteret, NJ has a median home value of $370,200, making it the 5,106th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher median home value than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Carteret, NJ has a median rent of $2,012, making it the 1,623rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher median rent than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Carteret, NJ has a price per square foot of $352, making it the 2,550th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher price per square foot than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Carteret, NJ has a rent burden of 27.6%, making it the 2,044th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Carteret has a higher rent burden than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$370,200
Median Rent
$2,012
Total Housing Units
8,702
Vacancy Rate
4.4%
Owner Occupied
55.2%
Renter Occupied
44.8%
Median Property Tax
$7,772
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,713
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$7,772
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.10%
of home value
Median Home Value
$370,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,109
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($7,772) by the median home value ($370,200). In Carteret, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 2.10%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Carteret, NJ is $525,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 104 days on the market. 73.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $352. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,395/month. About 55.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 8,702 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $7,772. The effective tax rate is 2.10%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
3.17
per 1,000 residents
+22% vs national
Property Crime Rate
12.62
per 1,000 residents
-27% vs national
Total Crimes
408
2024
Violent Clearance
56%
cases solved
Property Clearance
13%
cases solved
YoY Change
+45.5%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Carteret Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Carteret vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Carteret is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Carteret police solve 60% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 2 | 0.08 | 50.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 5 | 0.19 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 11 | 0.43 | 54.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 63 | 2.44 | 60.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 41 | 1.59 | 7.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 245 | 9.49 | 15.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 40 | 1.55 | 5.0% |
Carteret, NJ reported 82 violent crimes and 326 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 residents is 22.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 56% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 245 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | 326 | 3.17 | 12.62 |
| 2023 | 55 | 385 | 2.18 | 15.27 |
| 2022 | 14 | 210 | 0.56 | 8.39 |
| 2020 | 39 | 263 | 1.66 | 11.22 |
| 2019 | 32 | 265 | 1.35 | 11.21 |
| 2018 | 45 | 295 | 1.88 | 12.33 |
| 2017 | 44 | 326 | 1.81 | 13.43 |
| 2016 | 38 | 243 | 1.56 | 9.99 |
| 2015 | 34 | 294 | 1.40 | 12.08 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
47.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
30
Public Assistance
$892.9M
Individual Assistance
$300.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $53.1M | $74.4M |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $652.8M | $12.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $4.2M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $164.4M | $34.6M |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | $1.7M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $9.9M | $29.6M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | $4.1M | $1.1M |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | — | $1.8M |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | — | — |
| West Nile Virus → | Other | Nov 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Nov 1996 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 40 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,246
Total Claims Paid
$164,420,783
Avg Claim Payout
$31,342
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
45
Federal Funding
$64,525,691
Properties Protected
320
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.44
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 24 | $3,785,309 |
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $1,378,513 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $934,490 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 3 | $54,515,396 |
| 601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $473,182 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Carteret has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 5,246 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $892,927,259 in public assistance recovery funding. $300,273,383 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 45 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.0%
10.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.6%
Arthritis
19.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.0%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.4%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Carteret has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.0%, 10.5pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| The University Hospital | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
68.3%
-13% vs national
Public Transit
7.8%
+763% vs national
Work From Home
9.2%
-1% vs national
Carpool
9.9%
Walk / Bike
2.6%
combined
How Carteret's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)Fatalities
1
2022
4-Year Avg
2
fatalities/yr
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Carteret, NJ covers travel times and transportation modes. 68.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.2% work from home, which is below the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 7.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.9% of workers carpool. 2.4% walk to work. In 2022, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
78.8%
of households
No Internet
7.6%
of households
Total Households
8,317
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.9%
of households
Smartphone
88.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
82.4%
of households
Tablet
63.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
19.3¢
per kWh
+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
14.6¢
per kWh
-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
+0% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
residential
-13% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
13% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Carteret vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
90.3% of households in Carteret have broadband internet access. 78.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Carteret is located in Middlesex County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Carteret.
Election Overview
Source: Middlesex County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
191,802
52.5%
GOP Votes
162,459
44.5%
Total Votes
365,187
Margin
D+8.0%
Shift from 2020
R+14.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 191,802 | 162,459 | 365,187 | 52.5% | 44.5% | D+8.0 |
| 2020 | 226,250 | 143,467 | 375,692 | 60.2% | 38.2% | D+22.0 |
| 2016 | 164,887 | 108,981 | 282,668 | 58.3% | 38.6% | D+19.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Middlesex County recorded 365,187 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.5% of the vote compared to 44.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+8.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+14.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Middlesex County has shifted 11.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
60
Total Assets
$20.0M
Total Income
$10.4M
Per 10K Residents
23.8
nonprofits
-64.4% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
2
Median Assets
$134K
Oldest Active
1946
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $20.0M of $20.0M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Carteret
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP INC | Community Improvement | $17.4M | $8.8M | 2008 | |
| CARTERET HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Housing & Shelter | $1.3M | $4 | 2023 | |
| CENTRAL JERSEY ARTS COUNCIL | Arts & Culture | $372K | $407K | 2014 | |
| CARTERET PERFORMING ARTS & EVENTS CENTER | Arts & Culture | $300K | $307K | 2023 | |
| HOUSE OF CARING HANDS INC | — | $260K | $510K | 2019 | |
| G KAGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | Philanthropy | $140K | $447 | 2015 | |
| MAYOR DANIEL J REIMANS CHILDRENS CHARITY TRUST FUND | Education | $129K | $131K | 2003 | |
| HONORARY POLICEMENS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION CARTERET | Philanthropy | $25K | $28K | 2009 | |
| EDUCAPITAL FOUNDATION | Education | $22K | $107K | 2022 | |
| HOUSE OF EXCELLENCE MINISTRIES INC | Religion | $21K | $88K | 2022 | |
| ENLIGHTENMENT CHURCH OF GOD | Religion | $4K | $86K | 2015 | |
| KHALSASPIRIT INC | Religion | $1 | $1 | 2018 |
Carteret, NJ has 60 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $20.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 16 organizations. 2 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 23.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
898
Total Approved
$248.3M
Jobs Supported
6,386
Per 10K Residents
356.5
SBA loans
+253.3% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
110
Top Lender
TD Bank, National Association
171 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
863
Total Amount
$209.5M
Avg Loan
$242,709
Median Loan
$70,000
SBA Guaranteed
$151.7M(72%)
Jobs Supported
5,787
Loans
35
Total Amount
$38.8M
Avg Loan
$1,109,343
Median Loan
$553,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
217
24% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$78.6M
32% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$362,261
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lm Foods Llc | 2 | $6.6M |
| Schless Bottles Inc. | 4 | $6.3M |
| Metropolitan Marine Transportation Inc. | 3 | $5.6M |
| Everflow Supplies, Inc. | 1 | $5.5M |
| Reliance Wine & Liquor Inc. | 2 | $5.2M |
| Arden Market Place Inc. | 2 | $5.0M |
| 300 Wild Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| 310 Wild Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Kk Sankar Mahadev Corporation | 1 | $5.0M |
| T & J Properties Llc (epc) & Newman's Refrigerated Services Inc. (oc) | 1 | $4.5M |
Carteret, NJ has received 898 SBA loans totaling $248.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 863 loans (96% of the total), supporting 5,787 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 35 loans totaling $38.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Carteret is TD Bank, National Association with 171 loans. That works out to 356.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
57
Total Population
1,573,096
Avg Median Income
-$11,592,627
Avg Home Value
-$11,215,392
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07001 | 17,143 | $95,935 | $351,200 | $1,839 | 3.7 |
| 07002 | 70,468 | $81,285 | $446,100 | $1,593 | 5.8 |
| 07008 | 25,220 | $87,712 | $370,100 | $2,012 | 4.4 |
| 07016 | 23,841 | $148,629 | $635,800 | $2,116 | 4.8 |
| 07023 | 7,714 | $176,667 | $610,600 | $2,368 | 1.3 |
| 07027 | 4,688 | $100,948 | $509,800 | $1,603 | 0.7 |
| 07033 | 8,339 | $126,295 | $521,100 | $2,119 | 2.1 |
| 07036 | 45,101 | $89,942 | $385,100 | $1,622 | 10.9 |
| 07062 | 15,018 | $92,711 | $374,200 | $1,794 | 1.9 |
| 07064 | 3,742 | $143,194 | $415,500 | N/A | 1.3 |
| 07065 | 29,748 | $90,852 | $362,300 | $1,764 | 3.9 |
| 07066 | 15,410 | $122,610 | $570,400 | $1,793 | 4.4 |
| 07067 | 18,294 | $134,301 | $473,200 | $1,964 | 4.0 |
| 07076 | 24,667 | $173,564 | $696,900 | $1,816 | 9.0 |
| 07077 | 3,196 | $106,926 | $414,900 | $1,382 | 1.5 |
| 07080 | 24,215 | $126,161 | $444,100 | $1,928 | 8.2 |
| 07081 | 16,984 | $146,059 | $590,600 | $2,135 | 5.2 |
| 07083 | 57,036 | $118,106 | $425,600 | $1,938 | 8.7 |
| 07088 | 3,083 | $92,041 | $343,700 | $2,046 | 0.3 |
| 07090 | 30,760 | $212,700 | $930,500 | $2,211 | 6.7 |
| 07092 | 6,967 | $210,100 | $755,600 | $3,501 | 4.0 |
| 07095 | 20,086 | $99,718 | $361,200 | $2,077 | 4.6 |
| 07108 | 28,317 | $33,960 | $326,900 | $1,098 | 1.4 |
| 07111 | 60,334 | $59,232 | $291,500 | $1,324 | 2.9 |
| 07112 | 27,633 | $55,171 | $306,100 | $1,334 | 1.4 |
| 07114 | 12,658 | $34,167 | $384,700 | $616 | 7.9 |
| 07201 | 27,725 | $62,026 | $413,000 | $1,476 | 6.4 |
| 07202 | 44,638 | $68,071 | $358,000 | $1,508 | 2.3 |
| 07203 | 22,455 | $82,967 | $336,500 | $1,499 | 2.6 |
| 07204 | 13,965 | $104,418 | $405,800 | $1,585 | 1.2 |
| 07205 | 22,179 | $98,558 | $363,200 | $1,712 | 2.8 |
| 07206 | 31,120 | $60,992 | $339,200 | $1,543 | 1.8 |
| 07208 | 32,404 | $61,873 | $425,600 | $1,364 | 1.8 |
| 07735 | 19,203 | $98,760 | $384,700 | $1,520 | 4.9 |
| 08817 | 47,924 | $109,734 | $411,100 | $1,946 | 10.6 |
| 08820 | 39,392 | $168,453 | $597,700 | $1,925 | 10.4 |
| 08830 | 19,151 | $112,615 | $394,200 | $2,051 | 3.2 |
| 08832 | 2,793 | $65,948 | $328,100 | $1,643 | 2.2 |
| 08837 | 19,954 | $107,948 | $432,500 | $1,778 | 9.1 |
| 08840 | 17,934 | $150,938 | $517,700 | $1,994 | 3.2 |
| 08859 | 24,284 | $96,593 | $407,100 | $1,625 | 4.8 |
| 08861 | 58,264 | $60,464 | $340,900 | $1,623 | 5.1 |
| 08863 | 13,052 | $116,250 | $414,100 | $1,976 | 1.7 |
| 08879 | 23,263 | $98,000 | $377,700 | $1,633 | 7.1 |
| 10301 | 39,799 | $84,937 | $657,000 | $1,697 | 3.8 |
| 10302 | 19,693 | $76,089 | $586,300 | $1,800 | 1.2 |
| 10303 | 25,993 | $79,429 | $457,600 | $1,520 | 3.2 |
| 10304 | 45,843 | $71,506 | $659,900 | $1,516 | 3.5 |
| 10305 | 41,714 | $86,294 | $627,200 | $1,656 | 4.0 |
| 10306 | 57,249 | $97,746 | $675,400 | $1,743 | 7.2 |
| 10307 | 14,821 | $138,807 | $799,100 | $1,618 | 1.6 |
| 10308 | 29,996 | $122,654 | $648,800 | $1,729 | 2.2 |
| 10309 | 34,918 | $123,638 | $745,500 | $1,907 | 7.3 |
| 10310 | 25,824 | $106,118 | $623,300 | $1,638 | 1.8 |
| 10311 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 10312 | 63,345 | $111,434 | $698,900 | $1,911 | 6.9 |
| 10314 | 93,539 | $104,655 | $665,500 | $1,726 | 13.0 |
Carteret, NJ has 57 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,573,096. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$11,592,627. The average median home value is -$11,215,392. The average median monthly rent is -$23,390,114.
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