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Summit, NJ
City in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07901.
Population
22,705
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,788
ZIP codes
1
Summit and its ZIP codes
Summit at a glance
- Summit is about 3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 47th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $190,304, 84% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $994,500 (about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is $2,430 a month.
Local data for Summit, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summit, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,304
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$994,500
Median rent
$2,430/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,169), Italian Americans (3,193), German Americans (2,186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Summit.
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
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
PPP loans
$87.7M
1,062 loans, 9,976 jobs reported
How people get to work
Summit, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.0%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit17.6%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home23.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summit, 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° / 22°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summit, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Summit
1 in or overlapping Summit. Population shown
Cities near Summit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Short HillsCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| MountainsideBorough | 2.2 mi | 4 |
| ChathamBorough | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| New ProvidenceBorough | 2.5 mi | 3.7 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| VauxhallCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| WestfieldTown | 4.2 mi | 6.7 |
| MadisonBorough | 4.2 mi | 4.3 |
| KenilworthBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Florham ParkBorough | 4.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Green VillageCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| GarwoodBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Connecticut FarmsCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| UnionCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| FanwoodBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summit, NJ in?
- Summit is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Summit, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Summit include 07901.
- What is the population of Summit, NJ?
- About 22,705 people live in Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summit?
- Nearby places include Short Hills (2.2 mi), Mountainside (2.2 mi), Chatham (2.3 mi), New Providence (2.5 mi), Springfield (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023