Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
| Below Poverty | 26.7% ▲ 167% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,364 (6.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,027 (39.5%) |
| Some College | 1,592 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 2,062 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,103 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,189 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,248 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,800 ▲ 14% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,790/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 17,071 |
| Vacant Units | 1,166 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
New Brunswick is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 56,766 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.1 years.
Economically, New Brunswick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,248 is below the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.
The real estate market in New Brunswick is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $316,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,790 per month. At 21.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.
The population of New Brunswick is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.46%).
New Brunswick, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08901 | 56,766 | $60,248 | $316,800 | $1,790 | 6.3% | 35.9% | 21.8% |