08831 ZIP Code
Monroe Township, New jersey
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08831 |
| City/Town: | Monroe Township |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 54,229 |
| Median Household Income: | $108,626 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,364 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,411 |
| Median Home Value: | $451,000 |
| Land Area: | 51.3 sq miles
132.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3343, -74.4325 |
Population Information (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 54,229 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,034 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,195 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 53.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,711 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,041 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,516 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,301 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,772 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,852 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,245 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,762 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,431 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,791 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 9,237 | 17.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 6,526 | 12.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 3,044 | 5.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $451,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,739 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,411 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,193 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,218 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 20,774 | 89.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,419 | 10.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 41,888 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 906 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,201 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,343 | 24.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,274 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,271 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,500 | 29.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,393 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08831 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $108,626 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,607 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $153,616 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,364 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,716 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,282 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,434 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,402 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,125 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,463 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 680 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,349 | 70.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,319 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 88 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,774 | 21.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 493 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,206 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,606 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,721 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 502 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,365 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 305 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,549 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08831 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 625 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 549 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,367 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 853 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,314 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,743 | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,716 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,184 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,499 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,343 | 23.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08831 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,080 | 64.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 891 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,418 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 248 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 277 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,798 | 20.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 40.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08831 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,085 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,740 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 809 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,289 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,359 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 492 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,328 | 14.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,999 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,135 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,047 | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 706 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,239 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,031 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 44,552 | 82.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,840 | 40.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 897 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08831 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,196 | 61.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 12,732 | 54.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 9,564 | 41.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 746 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 656 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08831 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,045 | 61.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,444 | 26.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 685 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 559 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 433 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 311 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 920 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08831 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,810 | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,101 | 20.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,755 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,619 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,576 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,069 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,101 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 526 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 778 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08831 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 587 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 914 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 10,253 | 42.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,828 | 23.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,993 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,836 | 7.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08831 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,153 | 65.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 379 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,688 | 28.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 812 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 72 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08831 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,593 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,602 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,125 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,873 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08831 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 152 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 435 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 732 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,240 | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,900 | 14.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,408 | 30.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8,287 | 39.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 620 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08831 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,900 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,135 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,739 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,193 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 13,931 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,877 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,424 | 10.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,264 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,765 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 12,982 | 56.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08831 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,451 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,281 | 20.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,627 | 68.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 1,013 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,410 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,735 | 17.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08831 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,659 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 564 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 430 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,450 | 51.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,194 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,021 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,161 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,762 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 53,928 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,846 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 398 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,444 | 21.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 5,004 | 73.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08831 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 50,623 | 93.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,149 | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,815 | 57.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,262 | 40.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 517 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 72 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08831 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,773 | 77.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 462 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,456 | 2696.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,456 | 2696.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,456 | 2696.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,823 | 394.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 835 | 180.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,689 | 365.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 22.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08831 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,518 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,306 | 72.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,212 | 27.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,510 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,679 | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,879 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,144 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08831 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,193 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,761 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Monroe Township, NJ08831