City

Sewaren, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,196Population
💰$106,926Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$414,900Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.8%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 15.3%Asian: 10.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White47.8%
Hispanic24.6%
Black15.3%
Asian10.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma58 (2.5%)
HS Graduate861 (37.5%)
Some College289 (12.6%)
Associates176 (7.7%)
Bachelors191 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree720 (31.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 31.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College12.6%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate31.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,926 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$414,900 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,382/mo
Total Housing Units1,302
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
12%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Sewaren, NJ

Sewaren is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,196 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Sewaren is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,926 is above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sewaren is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $414,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,382 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sewaren is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Sewaren
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07077 3,196 $106,926 $414,900 $1,382 6.3% 39.7% 70.9%