Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.2% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12,582 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 138,185 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 43,635 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 54,448 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 38,869 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 252,472 (46.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,702 ▲ 45% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $435,890 ▲ 56% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,830/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 312,991 |
| Vacant Units | 10,959 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Middlesex County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 45 ZIP codes spanning 34 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 853,330 residents. With a median age of 39.45, it is a middle-aged county.
Middlesex County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $110,702 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Middlesex County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $435,890 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,829. Homeownership rates are high at 62.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Middlesex County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.5%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Middlesex County, NJ is a upper-middle-income area in New Jersey. The 45 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07001 | Avenel | 17,143 | $95,935 | $351,200 | $1,839 | 5.0% | 40.2% |
| 07008 | Carteret | 25,220 | $87,712 | $370,100 | $2,012 | 8.7% | 37.2% |
| 07067 | Colonia | 18,294 | $134,301 | $473,200 | $1,964 | 4.3% | 54.4% |
| 08512 | Cranbury | 12,511 | $115,255 | $618,300 | $1,584 | 5.7% | 61.3% |
| 08810 | Dayton | 8,241 | $141,308 | $471,700 | $1,969 | 8.2% | 74.3% |
| 08812 | Dunellen | 14,177 | $119,534 | $435,300 | $1,557 | 5.5% | 50.2% |
| 08816 | East Brunswick | 48,965 | $141,731 | $502,600 | $2,079 | 4.6% | 64.8% |
| 08817 | Edison | 47,924 | $109,734 | $411,100 | $1,946 | 7.0% | 56.7% |
| 08820 | Edison | 39,392 | $168,453 | $597,700 | $1,925 | 3.9% | 76.6% |
| 08837 | Edison | 19,954 | $107,948 | $432,500 | $1,778 | 6.2% | 62.1% |
| 08863 | Fords | 13,052 | $116,250 | $414,100 | $1,976 | 3.7% | 52.2% |
| 08828 | Helmetta | 2,317 | $104,143 | $321,400 | $2,081 | 6.8% | 49.4% |
| 08904 | Highland Park | 14,981 | $101,991 | $463,600 | $1,881 | 4.7% | 75.6% |
| 08830 | Iselin | 19,151 | $112,615 | $394,200 | $2,051 | 3.1% | 61.9% |
| 08832 | Keasbey | 2,793 | $65,948 | $328,100 | $1,643 | 4.7% | 20.0% |
| 08824 | Kendall Park | 13,866 | $180,888 | $602,500 | $1,963 | 5.2% | 69.9% |
| 08840 | Metuchen | 17,934 | $150,938 | $517,700 | $1,994 | 5.6% | 69.2% |
| 08846 | Middlesex | 14,518 | $107,063 | $414,600 | $1,493 | 4.6% | 46.0% |
| 08850 | Milltown | 8,442 | $127,331 | $436,600 | $1,520 | 4.8% | 55.6% |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction | 17,333 | $121,771 | $489,100 | $1,897 | 5.8% | 70.6% |
| 08831 | Monroe Township | 54,608 | $108,741 | $489,700 | $1,872 | 5.6% | 57.8% |
| 08901 | New Brunswick | 56,766 | $60,248 | $316,800 | $1,790 | 6.3% | 35.9% |
| 08902 | North Brunswick | 43,146 | $117,671 | $402,400 | $2,055 | 6.9% | 55.8% |
| 08857 | Old Bridge | 40,409 | $101,192 | $459,400 | $1,462 | 6.8% | 45.0% |
| 08859 | Parlin | 24,284 | $96,593 | $407,100 | $1,625 | 5.4% | 47.4% |
| 08861 | Perth Amboy | 58,264 | $60,464 | $340,900 | $1,623 | 12.3% | 27.4% |
| 08854 | Piscataway | 60,405 | $126,331 | $423,900 | $1,929 | 7.4% | 58.6% |
| 08536 | Plainsboro | 20,558 | $128,426 | $655,100 | $1,908 | 4.7% | 84.2% |
| 07064 | Port Reading | 3,742 | $143,194 | $415,500 | — | 4.7% | 38.4% |
| 08872 | Sayreville | 20,040 | $97,204 | $404,300 | $1,594 | 3.9% | 44.9% |
| 07077 | Sewaren | 3,196 | $106,926 | $414,900 | $1,382 | 6.3% | 39.7% |
| 08879 | South Amboy | 23,263 | $98,000 | $377,700 | $1,633 | 8.4% | 41.4% |
| 07080 | South Plainfield | 24,215 | $126,161 | $444,100 | $1,928 | 7.2% | 50.1% |
| 08882 | South River | 16,007 | $101,853 | $382,500 | $1,599 | 8.9% | 41.8% |
| 08884 | Spotswood | 8,133 | $101,125 | $358,100 | $1,097 | 9.5% | 46.0% |
| 07095 | Woodbridge | 20,086 | $99,718 | $361,200 | $2,077 | 6.1% | 46.5% |