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Springfield, NJ
Census-designated place in Union County, New Jersey.
Population
1,304
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,362
ZIP codes
0
Springfield and its ZIP codes
Springfield at a glance
- Springfield is about 2.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $607,900 (34% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,332 a month.
Local data for Springfield, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Springfield, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
0.3%
Median home value
$607,900
Median rent
$2,332/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
59.1%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (462), Puerto Ricans (309), Mexican Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Springfield.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,755
231,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.67B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
How people get to work
Springfield, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Springfield, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,566
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Springfield, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Springfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VauxhallCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| KenilworthBorough | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Connecticut FarmsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| UnionCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Short HillsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
| SummitCity | 2.6 mi | 6 |
| MountainsideBorough | 2.9 mi | 4 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Roselle ParkBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.2 |
| GarwoodBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| WestfieldTown | 4.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ChathamBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Kean UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| RoselleBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| New ProvidenceBorough | 4.8 mi | 3.7 |
| FanwoodBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Springfield, NJ in?
- Springfield is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Springfield, NJ?
- About 1,304 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Springfield?
- Nearby places include Vauxhall (1.8 mi), Kenilworth (2.3 mi), Connecticut Farms (2.4 mi), Union (2.4 mi), Short Hills (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023