City

Iselin, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥19,151Population
💰$112,615Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$394,200Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓61.9%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.8%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 8.1%Asian: 54.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White22.8%
Hispanic10.7%
Black8.1%
Asian54.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads61.9% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma131 (1%)
HS Graduate2,981 (23.7%)
Some College851 (6.8%)
Associates831 (6.6%)
Bachelors500 (4%)
Graduate Degree7,285 (57.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 57.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College6.8%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate57.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
60%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,615 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$394,200 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,051/mo
Total Housing Units6,618
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
16%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
53%
About Iselin, NJ

Iselin is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,151 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Iselin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,615 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Iselin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $394,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,051 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iselin is highly educated. 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority Asian (54.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iselin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08830 19,151 $112,615 $394,200 $2,051 3.1% 61.9% 66.2%