Housing data for Independence Township, NJ
Independence Township, NJ has an estimated 5,536 residents and 2,638 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Warren County.
17.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,603 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+1.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,536 (±25)
- Housing units
- 2,638 (±214)
- Households that rent
- 17.5%
- Median gross rent
- $1,603
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +1.6%
What stands out in Independence Township
Households that rent: 17.5% (±6.0 points) in Independence Township, lower than in Warren County (24.9%).
Households without a vehicle: 1.9% (±2.4 points) in Independence Township, lower than in Warren County (5.6%).
Homes built before 1980: 39.0% (±11.2 points) in Independence Township, lower than in Warren County (60.3%).
- Renters and owners in Independence Township
- Commute and cars in Independence Township
- Age of homes in Independence Township
Housing in Independence Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,603 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,385 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 62.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 17.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $92,243 median household income
- Home values: $390,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,403 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $8,184 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 50.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 39.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 54.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 37.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +1.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 15.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Independence Township against Warren County, its state and the nation
| Independence Township | Warren County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,536 (±25) | 110,849 (exact) | 9,343,809 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,638 (±214) | 46,789 (±53) | 3,791,354 (±469) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 17.5% (±6.0 points) | 24.9% (±1.4 points) | 36.2% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,603 (±$408) | $1,409 (±$39) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $92,243 (±$14,687) | $100,869 (±$3,607) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $390,100 (±$45,507) | $346,500 (±$6,745) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,184 (±$852) | $8,119 (±$159) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 39.0% (±11.2 points) | 60.3% (±2.6 points) | 62.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 37.1 minutes (±5.4) | 34.0 minutes (±1.1) | 30.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 96.5% (±3.9 points) | 92.5% (±1.0 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 50.4 years (±3.4) | 44.0 years (±0.3) | 40.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Independence Township covers 19.8 square miles of land, about 279 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Independence Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,450 (±22) | 5,536 (±25) | +1.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,238 (±198) | 2,638 (±214) | +17.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,353 (±$130) | $1,603 (±$408) | +18.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $253,300 (±$22,220) | $390,100 (±$45,507) | +54.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $94,250 (±$8,517) | $92,243 (±$14,687) | −2.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,000 (±$272) | $2,403 (±$150) | +20.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $7,053 (±$455) | $8,184 (±$852) | +16.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 25.6% (±6.0 points) | 17.5% (±6.0 points) | −8.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | −7.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Independence Township
In 2025, the Independence Township Police Department reported 53 violent and 246 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Warren County, the departments that report recorded 68 violent and 743 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Independence Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07880 | 100% | 173 | — | — | — |
| 07838 | 39% | 3,727 | $1,927 | $440,100 | $121,599 |
| 07840 | 23% | 32,105 | $1,487 | $396,100 | $105,866 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Independence Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Valley | 2.7 mi | $2,008 | $369,900 | 16.9% |
| Hackettstown Town | 3.2 mi | $1,469 | $361,600 | 42.2% |
| Liberty Township | 3.3 mi | $1,695 | $363,600 | 10.0% |
| Allamuchy Township | 3.6 mi | $1,929 | $378,400 | 17.2% |
| Beattystown | 4.2 mi | $1,416 | $416,000 | 50.5% |
| Mansfield Township (Warren County) | 5.3 mi | $1,438 | $367,300 | 37.9% |
| Hope Township | 5.6 mi | $1,355 | $426,600 | 12.0% |
| Frelinghuysen Township | 5.6 mi | $1,683 | $455,500 | 6.6% |
Places in New Jersey most like Independence Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lopatcong Township | $1,582 | $358,400 | $91,114 | 24.2% |
| Pine Lake Park | $1,838 | $414,700 | $91,813 | 13.4% |
| Glen Gardner Borough | $1,890 | $330,900 | $101,974 | 24.4% |
| Wantage Township | $1,437 | $370,100 | $99,599 | 17.9% |
| Hamburg Borough | $1,685 | $280,900 | $86,975 | 29.5% |
| Berlin Borough | $1,439 | $336,300 | $102,855 | 29.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New Jersey.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Independence Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,614 | $1,624 | $2,021 | $2,478 | $2,937 |
HUD income limits for Independence Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,850 | $44,800 | $71,650 |
| 2 people | $30,700 | $51,200 | $81,850 |
| 3 people | $34,550 | $57,600 | $92,100 |
| 4 people | $38,350 | $63,950 | $102,300 |
| 5 people | $41,450 | $69,100 | $110,500 |
| 6 people | $44,500 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,300 | $126,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,450 | $135,050 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $127,900.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Independence Township
What is the average rent in Independence Township, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Independence Township is $1,603 (±$408) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Independence Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Independence Township, NJ is $1,339 (±$213) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Independence Township rent-burdened?
62.3% of renting households in Independence Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Independence Township?
Independence Township has an estimated 448 (±166) renting households, 17.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Independence Township?
The median household income in Independence Township is $92,243 (±$14,687) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Independence Township, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $390,100 (±$45,507) for owner-occupied homes in Independence Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Independence Township growing?
In Independence Township, the number of residents went from 5,450 in 2015–2019 to 5,536 in 2020–2024 (+1.6%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Independence Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Independence Township are 07880, 07838, 07840.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Warren County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Independence Township Police Department (ORI NJ0211200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Independence township, Warren County, New Jersey (county subdivision:33930, in state:34 county:041).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .