City

Middlesex, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥14,518Population
💰$107,063Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$414,600Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 26.3%Black: 5.7%Asian: 11.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic26.3%
Black5.7%
Asian11.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma90 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,276 (33.4%)
Some College903 (9.2%)
Associates1,023 (10.4%)
Bachelors915 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,597 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
64%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,063 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$414,600 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,493/mo
Total Housing Units5,703
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Middlesex, NJ

Middlesex is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,518 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Middlesex is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,063 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Middlesex is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $414,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,493 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middlesex is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (54.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middlesex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08846 14,518 $107,063 $414,600 $1,493 4.6% 46.0% 72.6%