City

Monroe Township, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥54,608Population
💰$108,741Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$489,700Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓57.8%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 9%Black: 2.2%Asian: 22.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic9.0%
Black2.2%
Asian22.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads57.8% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma463 (1.1%)
HS Graduate9,611 (23.4%)
Some College3,431 (8.4%)
Associates3,814 (9.3%)
Bachelors2,480 (6%)
Graduate Degree21,235 (51.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 51.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College8.4%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate51.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,741 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$489,700 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,872/mo
Total Housing Units24,898
Vacant Units1,040

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Monroe Township, NJ

Monroe Township is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 54,608 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Monroe Township is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,741 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe Township is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $489,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,872 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe Township is well-educated. 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monroe Township
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08831 54,608 $108,741 $489,700 $1,872 5.6% 57.8% 89.6%