| ZIP Code | 07747 |
|---|---|
| City | Matawan |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 59 ft |
| Latitude | 40.41325 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.257674 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.8% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 394 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,371 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 1,783 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 2,265 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,590 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,821 (50.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,896 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $464,100 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,840/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,134 |
| Vacant Units | 346 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,134 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 346 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 07747 is located in Matawan, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. With a population of 32,246, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 07747 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,896 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07747 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $464,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,840 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 07747 is majority White (65.66%). Residents are well-educated — 57.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07747 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 07747 in Matawan, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,246 residents, a median household income of $124,896, and a median home value of $464,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.