07001 ZIP Code
Avenel, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07001 |
| City/Town: | Avenel |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,211 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,908 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,536 |
| Median Home Value: | $326,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5840, -74.2697 |
Population Information (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,211 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,019 | 58.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,192 | 41.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,046 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,025 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 878 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 661 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 974 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,732 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,336 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,653 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,234 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,369 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,466 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 524 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 313 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $326,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,722 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,536 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,394 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 142 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,801 | 51.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,593 | 48.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,627 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 440 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,043 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,000 | 39.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,763 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 855 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,963 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,563 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,607 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,908 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,407 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,915 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 492 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,623 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,841 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 828 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 246 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,192 | 41.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,086 | 23.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 54 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,577 | 20.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 812 | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,490 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,981 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,623 | 21.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 130 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,624 | 9.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 84 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,785 | 10.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 213 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 65 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 416 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 398 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 523 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 514 | 9.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,076 | 19.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,059 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 528 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 602 | 11.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,101 | 73.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 438 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 438 | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 36 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 154 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 606 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 210 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 623 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 239 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 858 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 652 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 225 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 584 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 973 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,603 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 306 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 176 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 466 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,105 | 76.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,345 | 60.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,283 | 24.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 824 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,343 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,818 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,307 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 80 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 87 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 227 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,284 | 41.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 295 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 427 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 176 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 363 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 869 | 15.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 790 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 332 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 535 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 340 | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 505 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,133 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 449 | 8.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 780 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 607 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 784 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 379 | 6.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 125 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,390 | 25.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,752 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,318 | 23.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 796 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 155 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,065 | 75.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 133 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 785 | 14.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 205 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 158 | 2.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 224 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,641 | 49.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,719 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 810 | 15.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 395 | 14.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 38 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 58 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 643 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,377 | 49.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 210 | 7.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,304 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,053 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,722 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,394 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,527 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,311 | 24.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 985 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,669 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,068 | 38.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,730 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,369 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,841 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,434 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 221 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 657 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,415 | 16.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,404 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 213 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 267 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,402 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 702 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 820 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,803 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 469 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,929 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,184 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 98 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 424 | 35.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 662 | 55.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,189 | 76.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,824 | 22.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,607 | 42.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,088 | 54.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 602 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 129 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,058 | 70.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 474 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,153 | 1087.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,153 | 1087.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,153 | 1087.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 459 | 96.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 436 | 92.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,192 | 251.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,165 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,457 | 58.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,708 | 41.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,465 | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,549 | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,164 | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 530 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,394 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,848 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Avenel, NJ07001