City

Matawan, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥32,246Population
💰$124,896Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$464,100Median Home Value▲ 66% above avg
🎓57.8%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.7%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 7.1%Asian: 9.2%Other: 6.2%Race
White65.7%
Hispanic11.6%
Black7.1%
Asian9.2%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads57.8% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma394 (1.7%)
HS Graduate5,371 (23.1%)
Some College1,783 (7.7%)
Associates2,265 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,590 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree11,821 (50.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 50.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate50.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,896 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$464,100 ▲ 66% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,840/mo
Total Housing Units13,134
Vacant Units346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Matawan, NJ

Matawan is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,246 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Matawan is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,896 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Matawan is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $464,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,840 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Matawan is well-educated. 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Matawan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07747 32,246 $124,896 $464,100 $1,840 5.6% 57.8% 74.7%