07731 ZIP Code
Howell, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07731 |
| City/Town: | Howell |
| County: | Monmouth |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $129,501 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,621 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,666 |
| Median Home Value: | $418,700 |
| Land Area: | 31.8 sq miles
82.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1495, -74.2040 |
Population Information (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,250 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,434 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,248 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,402 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,728 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,257 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,510 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,640 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,658 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,506 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,689 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,698 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,507 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,325 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 516 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $418,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,164 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,666 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,289 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 377 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,966 | 90.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,323 | 10.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,539 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 640 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 891 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,444 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,604 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,128 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,966 | 26.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,866 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $129,501 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,463 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $141,359 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,621 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,216 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,031 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,174 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,315 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,564 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,562 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 898 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,380 | 81.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,316 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,531 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,374 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,065 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,601 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,745 | 14.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 694 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,167 | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 576 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,308 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07731 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 443 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 354 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 339 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 531 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,061 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,023 | 7.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,170 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,028 | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,558 | 19.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,782 | 20.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07731 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,498 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,629 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 487 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 374 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,494 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07731 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 62 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,891 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,387 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 549 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,599 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,173 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 686 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,149 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,176 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,575 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,077 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 672 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,035 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,957 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,602 | 82.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,490 | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,716 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07731 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,252 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,181 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,625 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 321 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07731 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,280 | 82.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 857 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 27 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 149 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 423 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 255 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 638 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07731 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 636 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,018 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,300 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,212 | 30.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,651 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,260 | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 980 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 214 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 395 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07731 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 370 | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,073 | 15.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,350 | 39.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,134 | 37.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 652 | 4.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07731 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,158 | 84.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 775 | 5.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 887 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 95 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 123 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07731 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 338 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,850 | 21.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,243 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,858 | 29.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07731 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 344 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 317 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 82 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,444 | 12.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,579 | 55.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,944 | 24.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 98 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,791 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,064 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,164 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.38 |
Households (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,289 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,628 | 64.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,948 | 29.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,671 | 12.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,297 | 17.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,255 | 39.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,930 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07731 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,145 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,647 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,282 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 322 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 843 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,639 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07731 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,779 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 743 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 548 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,121 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,649 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,718 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,423 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,032 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,673 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,383 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 345 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,798 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,240 | 36.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07731 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,977 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,415 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,452 | 42.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,819 | 53.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 481 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 144 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,153 | 88.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 761 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,531 | 595.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,531 | 595.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,531 | 595.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,190 | 156.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 451 | 59.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,935 | 254.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 106 | 13.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07731 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,436 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,700 | 84.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,736 | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,149 | 8.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,740 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 611 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 236 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07731 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,289 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,717 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Howell, NJ07731