City

Middletown, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥28,288Population
💰$152,488Median HH Income▲ 100% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$568,000Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓59.2%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 11.5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 2%Other: 3.6%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic11.5%
Black1.1%
Asian2.0%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads59.2% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma262 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,033 (21.5%)
Some College1,526 (8.2%)
Associates1,825 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,372 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree9,697 (51.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 51.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College8.2%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate51.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$152,488 ▲ 100% above avg
Median Home Value$568,000 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,483/mo
Total Housing Units10,446
Vacant Units217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Middletown, NJ

Middletown is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,288 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Middletown is a affluent community. The median household income of $152,488 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Middletown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $568,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,483 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middletown is well-educated. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07748 28,288 $152,488 $568,000 $1,483 5.6% 59.2% 87.3%