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Alpha, NJ
Borough in Warren County, New Jersey.
Population
2,436
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,449
ZIP codes
0
Alpha and its ZIP codes
Alpha at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $90,333 a year, 13% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,500 (42% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,362 a month.
Local data for Alpha, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alpha, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,333
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$261,500
Median rent
$1,362/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (584), German Americans (531), Irish Americans (369).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Alpha.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,662
33,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$767M
FY 2026, $7,000 per person
How people get to work
Alpha, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alpha, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
374
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpha, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Alpha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper PohatcongCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Morgan Hill, PACensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| PhillipsburgTown | 2.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Lopatcong OverlookCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Raubsville, PACensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Easton, PACity | 3.1 mi | 4.3 |
| FinesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Delaware ParkCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BloomsburyBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Upper StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| Glendon, PABorough | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| West Easton, PABorough | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Riegelsville, PABorough | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Wilson, PABorough | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpha, NJ in?
- Alpha is in Warren County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Alpha, NJ?
- About 2,436 people live in Alpha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpha?
- Nearby places include Upper Pohatcong (1.5 mi), Morgan Hill, PA (2.4 mi), Greenwich (2.4 mi), Phillipsburg (2.4 mi), Lopatcong Overlook (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023