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Rumson, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07760.
Population
7,241
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,429
ZIP codes
1
Rumson and its ZIP codes
Rumson at a glance
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,679,300 (about 3.7 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Rumson, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rumson, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$1,679,300
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
82.1%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
45.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,866), Irish Americans (1,466), German Americans (999).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Rumson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,435
279,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
PPP loans
$21.6M
326 loans, 3,854 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rumson, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone44.5%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit13.7%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home33.6%
Average one-way commute: 45.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rumson, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14,530
7.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rumson, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
7.1%
U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Rumson
1 in or overlapping Rumson. Population shown
Cities near Rumson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea BrightBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Monmouth BeachBorough | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| Fair HavenBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Little SilverBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.7 |
| HighlandsBorough | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| OceanportBorough | 3.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Atlantic HighlandsBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Red BankBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| NavesinkCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| ShrewsburyBorough | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Long BranchCity | 4.6 mi | 5.1 |
| West Long BranchBorough | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| LeonardoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| EatontownBorough | 5.6 mi | 5.8 |
| BelfordCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rumson, NJ in?
- Rumson is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Rumson, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rumson include 07760.
- What is the population of Rumson, NJ?
- About 7,241 people live in Rumson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rumson?
- Nearby places include Sea Bright (1.6 mi), Monmouth Beach (1.8 mi), Fair Haven (2.2 mi), Little Silver (2.4 mi), Highlands (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023