City

Shrewsbury, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,162Population
💰$144,500Median HH Income▲ 89% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$735,900Median Home Value▲ 164% above avg
🎓69.6%College Grads▲ 80% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 4.3%Asian: 3.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic1.9%
Black4.3%
Asian3.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads69.6% ▲ 80% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate440 (16.4%)
Some College222 (8.3%)
Associates153 (5.7%)
Bachelors132 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree1,734 (64.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.4%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 64.7%Edu
HS Grad16.4%
Some College8.3%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate64.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$144,500 ▲ 89% above avg
Median Home Value$735,900 ▲ 164% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,300/mo
Total Housing Units1,526
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
40%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Shrewsbury, NJ

Shrewsbury is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,162 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Shrewsbury is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $144,500 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shrewsbury is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $735,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,300 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shrewsbury is highly educated. 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shrewsbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07702 4,162 $144,500 $735,900 $3,300 5.0% 69.6% 84.1%