Provident Bank topped the latest NJBIZ list of savings banks and associations based on New Jersey deposits. Founded in Jersey City in 1839, the institution now operates 136 offices across the state. As of June 2025, it held $17.94 billion in deposits in New Jersey. 

Columbia Bank holds the second position. The Fair Lawn-headquartered bank was founded in 1927 and has since established 69 branches, accumulating $8.2 billion in-state deposits. Kearny Bank, which began operations in 1884, ranked third with 40 offices and $5.57 billion in holdings. 

Elmwood Park-based Spencer Savings Bank claimed fourth place. It started in 1939 and now operates in 28 locations with $3.09 billion in deposits in the Garden State. Manasquan Bank, founded in 1874 and headquartered in Wall Township, ranked fifth with 15 offices and $2.83 billion in deposits in state. 

The 25 banks and associations included on this year’s list serve communities from Newark to Sea Isle City to Carteret and Wildwood, ranging from $1.43 million to $17.94 billion in deposits across the state.

Comcast Business and Provident Bank are Premium Publication Sponsors of NJBIZ’s 2025 Book of Lists. EisnerAmper is the Chapter Sponsor of the Banking, Finance & Insurance chapter.

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Claude.ai assisted with the creation of this article based on NJBIZ data. 

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 25, 2025, to note the deposits are listed in billions, not millions. The list in the print issue was also incorrect.