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Middlesex County, NJ Demographics & ZIP Codes
Middlesex County, New Jersey demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 36 ZIP codes — population 871,399 — avg. income $113,613 — avg. home value $436,889. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
871,399
Median household income (avg.)
$113,613
151% of U.S. median
Average home value
$436,889
126% of U.S. median
Average rent
$1,634
141% of U.S. median
Middlesex County demographics
Middlesex County, New Jersey covers 36 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 871,399.
Median household income in Middlesex County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Middlesex County, New Jersey is about $113,613 — about 4% below the NJ ZIP average ($118,570), and about 51% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 08824 (Kendall Park) is near the top at about $180,888, while 08901 (New Brunswick) is near the bottom at about $60,248.
Housing in Middlesex County
For housing in Middlesex County, New Jersey, the average median home value is about $436,889 and the average median rent is about $1,634.
The most populous ZIP is 08854 (Rutgers University-Livingston Campus) with about 60,405 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Middlesex County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08854 | Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | Middlesex County | NJ | 60,405 | $126,331 | $423,900 |
| 08861 | Perth Amboy | Middlesex County | NJ | 58,264 | $60,464 | $340,900 |
| 08901 | New Brunswick | Middlesex County | NJ | 56,766 | $60,248 | $316,800 |
| 08831 | Jamesburg | Middlesex County | NJ | 54,608 | $108,741 | $489,700 |
| 08816 | — | Middlesex County | NJ | 48,965 | $141,731 | $502,600 |
| 08817 | Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | Middlesex County | NJ | 47,924 | $109,734 | $411,100 |
| 08902 | Deans | Middlesex County | NJ | 43,146 | $117,671 | $402,400 |
| 08857 | Old Bridge | Middlesex County | NJ | 40,409 | $101,192 | $459,400 |
| 08820 | South Plainfield | Middlesex County | NJ | 39,392 | $168,453 | $597,700 |
| 07747 | Matawan | Middlesex County | NJ | 32,246 | $124,896 | $464,100 |
| 07008 | Carteret | Middlesex County | NJ | 25,220 | $87,712 | $370,100 |
| 08859 | Sayreville | Middlesex County | NJ | 24,284 | $96,593 | $407,100 |
| 07080 | South Plainfield | Middlesex County | NJ | 24,215 | $126,161 | $444,100 |
| 08879 | Sayreville | Middlesex County | NJ | 23,263 | $98,000 | $377,700 |
| 08536 | Princeton Meadows | Middlesex County | NJ | 20,558 | $128,426 | $655,100 |
| 07095 | Woodbridge | Middlesex County | NJ | 20,086 | $99,718 | $361,200 |
| 08872 | Sayreville | Middlesex County | NJ | 20,040 | $97,204 | $404,300 |
| 08837 | Fords | Middlesex County | NJ | 19,954 | $107,948 | $432,500 |
| 08830 | Iselin | Middlesex County | NJ | 19,151 | $112,615 | $394,200 |
| 07067 | Colonia | Middlesex County | NJ | 18,294 | $134,301 | $473,200 |
| 08840 | Metuchen | Middlesex County | NJ | 17,934 | $150,938 | $517,700 |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction | Middlesex County | NJ | 17,333 | $121,771 | $489,100 |
| 07001 | Avenel | Middlesex County | NJ | 17,143 | $95,935 | $351,200 |
| 08882 | South River | Middlesex County | NJ | 16,007 | $101,853 | $382,500 |
| 08904 | Highland Park | Middlesex County | NJ | 14,981 | $101,991 | $463,600 |
| 08846 | Middlesex | Middlesex County | NJ | 14,518 | $107,063 | $414,600 |
| 08824 | Kendall Park | Middlesex County | NJ | 13,866 | $180,888 | $602,500 |
| 08863 | Fords | Middlesex County | NJ | 13,052 | $116,250 | $414,100 |
| 08512 | Cranbury | Middlesex County | NJ | 12,511 | $115,255 | $618,300 |
| 08850 | Milltown | Middlesex County | NJ | 8,442 | $127,331 | $436,600 |
| 08810 | Dayton | Middlesex County | NJ | 8,241 | $141,308 | $471,700 |
| 08884 | Spotswood | Middlesex County | NJ | 8,133 | $101,125 | $358,100 |
| 07064 | Port Reading | Middlesex County | NJ | 3,742 | $143,194 | $415,500 |
| 07077 | Sewaren | Middlesex County | NJ | 3,196 | $106,926 | $414,900 |
| 08832 | Keasbey | Middlesex County | NJ | 2,793 | $65,948 | $328,100 |
| 08828 | Helmetta | Middlesex County | NJ | 2,317 | $104,143 | $321,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Middlesex County?
Middlesex County, New Jersey has a combined ZIP-area population of about 871,399 across 36 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Middlesex County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Middlesex County, New Jersey is about $113,613, about 4% below the state ZIP average ($118,570), and about 51% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $436,889. Among ZIPs with data, 08824 (Kendall Park) is near the top ($180,888) and 08901 (New Brunswick) is near the bottom ($60,248).
How many ZIP codes are in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County, New Jersey includes 36 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Middlesex County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Middlesex County, New Jersey with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.