Rahway, NJ β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Union County Β· New Jersey

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Rahway based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Rahway
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 65Income: 61Home Value: 36Safety: 100Education: 36Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 81

Quick Stats

Population

29,748

2023 ACS

Median Income

$90,852

2023

Median Home Value

$362,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,764

2023

Median Age

39.0

Unemployment

7.4%

Cost of Living Index

161.9

100 = national avg

Rahway is a city in Union County, New Jersey, with a population of 29,748 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Rahway is one of the communities in New Jersey.

The median household income in Rahway is $90,852, and the median home value is $362,300. The cost of living index is 161.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,764 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, and the median age is 39.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

29,748

Male

14,094

47.4%

Female

15,654

52.6%

Median Age

39.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

25.3%

High School or Higher

47.2%

Foreign Born

22.4%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

36.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.658

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

35.1%

Foreign Born

22.4%

White
35.1%
Black
31.3%
Asian
7.1%
Two or More
15.6%
Other
10.9%

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

28.2%

8,380 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

71.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
616 (7.4%)
Puerto Rican
2,691 (32.1%)
Cuban
583 (7.0%)
Dominican
1,194 (14.2%)
Salvadoran
273 (3.3%)
Guatemalan
47 (0.6%)
Colombian
712 (8.5%)
Honduran
405 (4.8%)
Ecuadorian
403 (4.8%)
Peruvian
499 (6.0%)
Other Hispanic
958 (11.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,030 (48.6%)
Chinese
255 (12.0%)
Filipino
238 (11.2%)
Vietnamese
54 (2.5%)
Korean
217 (10.2%)
Pakistani
62 (2.9%)
Other Asian
262 (12.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

27,538

English Only

67.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

5,125 speakers

Limited English

10.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
5,125 (18.6%)
Other Indo-European
1,651 (6.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
696 (2.5%)
Slavic Languages
657 (2.4%)
Tagalog
187 (0.7%)
Chinese
141 (0.5%)
Other Asian
118 (0.4%)
Other Languages
112 (0.4%)
Arabic
91 (0.3%)
Korean
86 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

89.9%

Limited English Proficiency

10.1%

Spanish
34.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
21.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
47.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
18.1% limited English
Tagalog
10.2% limited English
Chinese
8.5% limited English
Other Languages
43.8% limited English
Arabic
59.3% limited English
Korean
54.6% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,164

3.9% of population

Disability Rate

35.4%

412 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,708

Unemployment Rate

2.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
14.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.5%
Vietnam
36.4%
Korea
0.5%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
1.9%
35-54
28.9%
55-64
21.4%
65-74
22.7%
75+
25.2%

Male Veterans

1,017

87.4%

Female Veterans

147

12.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,708

Non-Veteran Income

$50,377

Difference

$2,331

4.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

412

Without Disability

752

Disability Rate

35.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

13,320

#1 Ancestry

Italian

8.9% (2,659)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

6.0% (1,777)

#3 Ancestry

Polish

5.6% (1,674)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Italian
8.9%
Irish
6.0%
Polish
5.6%
West Indian
5.2%
German
4.4%
Portuguese
2.1%
American
1.7%
English
1.5%
Jamaican
1.3%
Hungarian
1.1%
French
0.8%
Brazilian
0.8%
European
0.8%
Russian
0.6%
Ukrainian
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
Lithuanian
0.5%
Scottish
0.5%
Arab
0.4%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

12,155

Family Households

7,827

64.4%

Married Couples

4,846

39.9%

Non-Family Households

4,328

35.6%

Single Mother Households

2,317

19.1%

Single Father Households

664

5.5%

Living Alone

3,759

30.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,565

In Married Couple

3,486

62.6%

With Single Mother

1,400

25.2%

With Single Father

679

12.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$117,505

Married Couple Income

$138,432

Single Mother Income

$77,847

Single Father Income

$106,571

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

691

Grandparents Responsible

264

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$90,852

+24% vs national

Per Capita Income

$43,613

+17% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.8%

-50% vs national

Gini Index

0.3944

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.4%

+43% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.7%

of households

How Rahway Compares

Rahway vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rahway is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Rahway. The median household income here is $90,852.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.3%
$25-50K
15.5%
$50-75K
15.8%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
22.0%
$150-200K
13.1%
$200K+
9.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.4%

+30% vs NJ avg

Labor Force

16,040

Employed

14,841

Mean Commute

28 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

25.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

47.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.0

Work from Home

14.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

161.9

100 = national avg

+61.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$71,216

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$168,328

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
224.0
Food
119.4
Transportation
130.1
Healthcare
115.6
Utilities
136.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,822

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,205

per month

The median household income in Rahway, NJ is $90,852, which is 24.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $43,613. The poverty rate of 6.8% is lower than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3944, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 16,040. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 28 minutes, with 14.7% working from home. About 60.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 161.9, which is 61.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 224.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $71,216 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$585,000

Median List Price

$559,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$355

Days on Market

68

Active Inventory

50

Months of Supply

4.5

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$521,912

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,468

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

54.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

21.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.1%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
54.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
21.1%
Listings with Price Drops
8.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 22.4%List Price ↑ 9.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

11

New Listings

30

Pending Sales

19

Homes Sold ↓ 50.0%New Listings ↑ 36.4%Pending ↓ 20.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$355

Median List $/SF

$394

Sale $/SF ↓ 9.0%List $/SF ↑ 22.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Rahway vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rahway is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$362,300

Median Rent

$1,764

Total Housing Units

12,811

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Owner Occupied

53.4%

Renter Occupied

46.6%

Median Property Tax

$9,896

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,340

Housing Types

Single Family
51.7%
Multi-Family
46.8%
Mobile Home
1.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,896

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.73%

of home value

Median Home Value

$362,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$9,723

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,896) by the median home value ($362,300). In Rahway, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 2.73%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Rahway, NJ is $585,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 68 days on the market. 54.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $355. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,468/month. About 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 12,811 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,896. The effective tax rate is 2.73%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.80

per 1,000 residents

-31% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.10

per 1,000 residents

-53% vs national

Total Crimes

302

2024

Violent Clearance

49%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

+7.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Rahway Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Rahway vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rahway 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: FBI
Violent ↓ 4.0%Property ↓ 30.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Rahway police solve 67% 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 TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent90.290.0%
RobberyViolent100.3330.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent361.1866.7%
BurglaryProperty311.0219.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1795.877.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty371.2121.6%

Rahway, NJ reported 55 violent crimes and 247 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.80 per 1,000 residents is 30.7% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 49% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 179 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 16.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024552471.808.10
2023503131.6810.50
2022422951.399.78
2021481901.536.06
2020432011.436.67
2019321571.065.22
2018342451.138.14
2017382951.279.86
2016373481.2411.68
2015543371.8811.72

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

95.5

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

94.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

55.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

30.3

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: FEMA

Total Declarations

30

Public Assistance

$95.9M

Individual Assistance

$274.8M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $223.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021$37.4M$87.3M
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$16.1M$15.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe StormMar 2016$2.7Mβ€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012$27.0M$20.5M
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Severe Storm β†’Severe StormNov 2011$3.0Mβ€”
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneAug 2011$7.8M$33.6M
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneAug 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormFeb 2011$2.0Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2010β€”$1.2M
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… β†’Severe StormApr 2007β€”$2.0M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Power Outage β†’OtherSep 2003β€”β€”
Snow β†’SnowstormMar 2003β€”β€”
Fires and Explosions β†’FireSep 2001β€”β€”
West Nile Virus β†’OtherNov 2000β€”β€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 41 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

7,498

Total Claims Paid

$163,682,831

Avg Claim Payout

$21,830

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

37

Federal Funding

$9,449,245

Properties Protected

40

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.60

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.2: Generators - Regular19$1,179,300
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine4$4,698,705
601.1: Generators3$275,000
601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation2$292,448
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$489,990

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Rahway 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, lightning. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 7,498 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $95,918,629 in public assistance recovery funding. $274,830,841 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.3%

5.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.5%

9.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.9%

3.3pp 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

36.4%

Arthritis

19.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.5%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

28.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.9%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Rahway has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Robert Wood Johnson University...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At RahwayIn cityAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Raritan Bay Medical Center6.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center8.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Overlook Medical Center8.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Summit Oaks Hospital8.7 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

27,300

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
RAHWAY WATER DEPARTMENT27,3000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

601.0K MT

Top Emitter

UNION COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY

512.7K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
UNION COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
Covanta Holding Corp
Waste512,672
MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC - RAHWAY
Merck & Co Inc
Chemicals88,290

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 601.0K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

28 min

+18% vs national

Drive Alone

60.5%

-23% vs national

Public Transit

10.9%

+1112% vs national

Work From Home

14.7%

+58% vs national

Carpool

11.3%

Walk / Bike

0.7%

combined

How Rahway's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333020
202233010
202122010
201833020

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Rahway, NJ is 28 minutes, which is 17.9% above the national average of 23 minutes. 60.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.7% work from home, which is above the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 10.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.3% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.8%

of households

No Internet

8.6%

of households

Total Households

12,155

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.8%
Cellular Data Plan
86.4%
Satellite
2.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.5%
No Internet Access
8.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.0%

of households

Tablet

63.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
86.7%
Desktop / Laptop
80.0%
Tablet
63.4%
Smartphone Only
4.7%
No Computer
10.2%

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

19.3Β’

per kWh

+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.6Β’

per kWh

-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

11.9Β’

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 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Rahway 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 (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

27,300

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
RAHWAY WATER DEPARTMENTCommunitySurface water27,3000

89.4% of households in Rahway have broadband internet access. 71.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 27,300 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Rahway is located in Union County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Rahway.

Election Overview

Source: Union County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

147,327

61.2%

GOP Votes

89,063

37.0%

Total Votes

240,632

Margin

D+24.2%

Shift from 2020

R+11.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+24.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024147,32789,063240,63261.2%37.0%D+24.2
2020170,24580,002254,04167.0%31.5%D+35.5
2016145,41267,582219,38566.3%30.8%D+35.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Union County recorded 240,632 total votes. Democrats won the county with 61.2% of the vote compared to 37.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+24.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Union County has shifted 11.3 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

137

Total Assets

$426.7M

Total Income

$2.0B

Per 10K Residents

46.1

nonprofits

-25.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$559K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
24
Human Services
19
Education
15
Recreation & Sports
8
Youth Development
8
Philanthropy
7
Community Improvement
6
Arts & Culture
4
Housing & Shelter
3
Animal-Related
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Safety
2
Public Benefit
2
Mutual Benefit
2
Environment
1
Mental Health
1
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
International
1
Civil Rights
1
97.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $416.3M of $426.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Rahway

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MERCK COMPANY FOUNDATIONβ€”$328.3M$45.4M1959
MERCK PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCPhilanthropy$26.4M$1.9B2003
MESORAH HERITAGE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$23.0M$38.3M1994
TIA CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$19.6M$11.7M2015
GOLDEN AGE TOWERS INCHousing & Shelter$7.6M$3.8M2001
UNITED WAY OF GREATER UNION COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$3.9M$4.9M1969
ECYC INCEducation$2.1M$5.7M2016
GARDEN STATE THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY INCβ€”$1.9M$55K1974
COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE OF UNION COUNTY INCβ€”$1.8M$3.7M1977
FORTUNE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.6M$22K2008
RAHWAY DAY CARE CENTER INCβ€”$1.5M$2.4M1974
THE MORRIS I FRANCO FOUNDATION INCβ€”$1.5M$257K1969
UNION COUNTY ARTS CENTER INCArts & Culture$1.4M$1.9M1980
MERCHANTS AND DROVERS TAVERN MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$1.2M$248K1969
RAHWAY SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES INCHuman Services$1.2M$53K2002
RAHWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATIONCommunity Improvement$1.1M$2.2M1972
UNION APARTMENT PROJECT INCHousing & Shelter$559K$87K2016
RAHWAY FIRST AID EMERGENCY SQUADPublic Safety$494K$933K1962
TWO HUNDRED CLUB OF UNION COUNTY 302 E BROAD STβ€”$407K$131K1970
FAITH IN NEW JERSEY INCCivil Rights$329K$315K2024
EZER ELIYAHU INCHuman Services$183K$155K2019
GYAAN KA SAAGARReligion$152K$108K2011
IMPACT 21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHuman Services$89K$414K2000
LOCAL 522 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$72K$59K2010
N J STATE FMBA FOUNDATION INCEducation$66K$271K1998
RAHWAY RIVER ASSOCIATIONEnvironment$63K$61K2002
RAHWAY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$41K$98K2021
SEPHARDIC CENTER FOR RABBINICAL AND SECULAR STUDIES INCReligion$33K$714K1999
UNION COUNTY FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE COALITION INCHuman Services$15K$126K2017
HANNUMS LIBERTY HARLEY OWNERS GROUPPhilanthropy$8K$34K2019
WORTHY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INCReligion$6K$22K2023
EMPOWERING IN THE COMMUNITY INCCommunity Improvement$5K$9K2023
MR BOBS GARDEN FOUNDATION FOR YMCA CAMPERSβ€”$239$14K2020

Rahway, NJ has 137 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $426.7M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 24 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 46.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

190

Total Approved

$96.3M

Jobs Supported

1,996

Per 10K Residents

63.9

SBA loans

-36.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

55

Top Lender

TD Bank, National Association

33 loans

Top Industry

Wholesale Trade

Data Span

1993–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

180

Total Amount

$82.9M

Avg Loan

$460,556

Median Loan

$195,000

SBA Guaranteed

$61.4M(74%)

Jobs Supported

1,899

5045% of all loans

Loans

10

Total Amount

$13.4M

Avg Loan

$1,343,300

Median Loan

$756,000

7(a) β€” 95%504 β€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

52

27% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$43.9M

46% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$844,340

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Wholesale Trade31 loans
NAICS 42
$18.0M
Construction25 loans
NAICS 23
$8.7M
Other Services25 loans
NAICS 81
$8.1M
Accommodation & Food Services21 loans
NAICS 72
$15.3M
Retail Trade20 loans
NAICS 44
$12.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
A & Y Brothers Llc1$5.0M
Astro Precision Tool & Machine Llc2$4.1M
Rihh Llc2$3.6M
Bbq Trading Llc1$3.6M
Super Quality Trading Llc1$3.6M
902 E Hazelwood Llc1$3.6M
Glasco Inc2$3.2M
Family Hospitality Llc1$3.2M
Cerulean Equity L.l.c.1$3.2M
Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc.1$3.0M

Rahway, NJ has received 190 SBA loans totaling $96.3M in approved funding between 1993 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 180 loans (95% of the total), supporting 1,899 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 10 loans totaling $13.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Wholesale Trade. The most active SBA lender in Rahway is TD Bank, National Association with 33 loans. That works out to 63.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

65

Total Population

1,707,310

Avg Median Income

-$10,143,614

Avg Home Value

-$9,728,723

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0700117,143$95,935$351,200$1,8393.7
0700270,468$81,285$446,100$1,5935.8
0700825,220$87,712$370,100$2,0124.4
0701623,841$148,629$635,800$2,1164.8
070237,714$176,667$610,600$2,3681.3
070274,688$100,948$509,800$1,6030.7
070338,339$126,295$521,100$2,1192.1
0703645,101$89,942$385,100$1,62210.9
0704025,406$167,428$684,600$2,1843.9
070417,610$220,923$935,900$1,9691.3
0706047,560$72,882$369,400$1,6295.0
0706215,018$92,711$374,200$1,7941.9
0706314,533$89,840$363,000$1,7421.8
070643,742$143,194$415,500N/A1.3
0706529,748$90,852$362,300$1,7643.9
0706615,410$122,610$570,400$1,7934.4
0706718,294$134,301$473,200$1,9644.0
070696,545$166,693$838,000$2,5716.3
0707624,667$173,564$696,900$1,8169.0
070773,196$106,926$414,900$1,3821.5
0707814,183$250,001$1,627,300$3,3638.0
0707918,369$184,769$808,100$2,0672.9
0708024,215$126,161$444,100$1,9288.2
0708116,984$146,059$590,600$2,1355.2
0708357,036$118,106$425,600$1,9388.7
070883,083$92,041$343,700$2,0460.3
0709030,760$212,700$930,500$2,2116.7
070926,967$210,100$755,600$3,5014.0
0709520,086$99,718$361,200$2,0774.6
0710635,999$48,105$321,400$1,2211.4
0710828,317$33,960$326,900$1,0981.4
0711160,334$59,232$291,500$1,3242.9
0711227,633$55,171$306,100$1,3341.4
0711412,658$34,167$384,700$6167.9
0720127,725$62,026$413,000$1,4766.4
0720244,638$68,071$358,000$1,5082.3
0720322,455$82,967$336,500$1,4992.6
0720413,965$104,418$405,800$1,5851.2
0720522,179$98,558$363,200$1,7122.8
0720631,120$60,992$339,200$1,5431.8
0720832,404$61,873$425,600$1,3641.8
0790124,502$177,986$958,700$2,2096.3
0792211,971$179,006$697,000$1,9865.6
0797412,737$168,860$726,000$2,0424.0
0881747,924$109,734$411,100$1,94610.6
0882039,392$168,453$597,700$1,92510.4
0883019,151$112,615$394,200$2,0513.2
088322,793$65,948$328,100$1,6432.2
0883719,954$107,948$432,500$1,7789.1
0884017,934$150,938$517,700$1,9943.2
0886158,264$60,464$340,900$1,6235.1
0886313,052$116,250$414,100$1,9761.7
0887923,263$98,000$377,700$1,6337.1
1030139,799$84,937$657,000$1,6973.8
1030219,693$76,089$586,300$1,8001.2
1030325,993$79,429$457,600$1,5203.2
1030445,843$71,506$659,900$1,5163.5
1030657,249$97,746$675,400$1,7437.2
1030714,821$138,807$799,100$1,6181.6
1030829,996$122,654$648,800$1,7292.2
1030934,918$123,638$745,500$1,9077.3
1031025,824$106,118$623,300$1,6381.8
103110N/AN/AN/A0.1
1031263,345$111,434$698,900$1,9116.9
1031493,539$104,655$665,500$1,72613.0

Rahway, NJ has 65 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,707,310. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$10,143,614. The average median home value is -$9,728,723. The average median monthly rent is -$20,511,051.

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