City

East Brunswick, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥48,965Population
💰$141,731Median HH Income▲ 86% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$502,600Median Home Value▲ 80% above avg
🎓64.8%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.4%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 5.5%Asian: 29.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White48.4%
Hispanic12.7%
Black5.5%
Asian29.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads64.8% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma384 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,014 (18.8%)
Some College1,880 (5.9%)
Associates2,966 (9.3%)
Bachelors2,114 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree18,567 (58.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 18.8%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 58.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad18.8%
Some College5.9%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate58.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,731 ▲ 86% above avg
Median Home Value$502,600 ▲ 80% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,079/mo
Total Housing Units17,242
Vacant Units552

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About East Brunswick, NJ

East Brunswick is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 48,965 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, East Brunswick is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,731 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Brunswick is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $502,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,079 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Brunswick is highly educated. 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in East Brunswick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08816 48,965 $141,731 $502,600 $2,079 4.6% 64.8% 80.6%

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