City

Dunellen, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥14,177Population
💰$119,534Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$435,300Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44%Hispanic: 33.1%Black: 3.7%Asian: 16.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White44.0%
Hispanic33.1%
Black3.7%
Asian16.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma251 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,321 (26.3%)
Some College1,046 (11.9%)
Associates777 (8.8%)
Bachelors589 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree3,833 (43.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 43.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate43.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,534 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$435,300 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,557/mo
Total Housing Units4,916
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Dunellen, NJ

Dunellen is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,177 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Dunellen is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,534 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dunellen is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $435,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,557 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunellen is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Dunellen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08812 14,177 $119,534 $435,300 $1,557 5.5% 50.2% 76.6%