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Anderson, NJ
Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey.
Population
607
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
682
ZIP codes
0
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is 46% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,034 a year, 14% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,100 (30% below New Jersey).
Local data for Anderson, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anderson, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,034
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$316,100
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (109), Italian Americans (102), Colombian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.4 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
Anderson, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, 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
84° / 18°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port ColdenCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Port MurrayCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| WashingtonBorough | 2.8 mi | 2 |
| HamptonBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Glen GardnerBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Brass CastleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.9 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| CalifonBorough | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| BeattystownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3 |
| AsburyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| ButtzvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BroadwayCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| High BridgeBorough | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ViennaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.9 |
| BridgevilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, NJ in?
- Anderson is in Warren County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Anderson, NJ?
- About 607 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Port Colden (1.4 mi), Port Murray (2 mi), Washington (2.8 mi), Hampton (4.1 mi), Glen Gardner (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023