City

Avenel, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥17,143Population
💰$95,935Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$351,200Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.3% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.9%Hispanic: 21.2%Black: 25.5%Asian: 19.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White30.9%
Hispanic21.2%
Black25.5%
Asian19.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma279 (2.3%)
HS Graduate3,894 (32.7%)
Some College1,664 (14%)
Associates1,292 (10.8%)
Bachelors1,000 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree3,782 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.7%Renter: 50.3%Tenure
Owner49.7%
Renter50.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,935 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$351,200 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,839/mo
Total Housing Units5,693
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Avenel, NJ

Avenel is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,143 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Avenel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,935 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Avenel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $351,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,839 per month.

The population of Avenel is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 30.9%.

Avenel, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Avenel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07001 17,143 $95,935 $351,200 $1,839 5.0% 40.2% 49.7%