City

Parlin, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥24,284Population
💰$96,593Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$407,100Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.3%Hispanic: 22.5%Black: 12.5%Asian: 18.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White42.3%
Hispanic22.5%
Black12.5%
Asian18.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma259 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,933 (30%)
Some College1,594 (9.7%)
Associates1,856 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,500 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree6,292 (38.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 41%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter41.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,593 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$407,100 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,625/mo
Total Housing Units9,067
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
51%
About Parlin, NJ

Parlin is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,284 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Parlin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,593 is above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Parlin is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,625 per month.

The population of Parlin is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Parlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08859 24,284 $96,593 $407,100 $1,625 5.4% 47.4% 59.1%