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Califon, NJ
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Population
930
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
970
ZIP codes
0
Califon and its ZIP codes
Califon at a glance
- The median household income is $128,194, 24% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,600 (5% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,781 a month.
Local data for Califon, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Califon, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,194
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$431,600
Median rent
$1,781/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
57.8%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (227), Irish Americans (196), Italian Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunterdon County. PPP loans are for Califon.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,157
47,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$914M
FY 2026, $7,086 per person
How people get to work
Califon, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Califon, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
637
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Califon, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.9%
U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Califon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| High BridgeBorough | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| LebanonBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Glen GardnerBorough | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| AnnandaleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| PottersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Long ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.6 |
| OldwickCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| Port MurrayCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| HamptonBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| BeattystownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3 |
| Port ColdenCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonTown | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| White House StationCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.5 |
| LamingtonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.3 |
| WashingtonBorough | 8.1 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Califon, NJ in?
- Califon is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Califon, NJ?
- About 930 people live in Califon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Califon?
- Nearby places include High Bridge (4.8 mi), Lebanon (5.5 mi), Glen Gardner (5.6 mi), Anderson (5.7 mi), Annandale (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023