08840 ZIP Code
Metuchen, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08840 |
| City/Town: | Metuchen |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,075 |
| Median Household Income: | $148,735 |
| Per Capita Income: | $69,530 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,490 |
| Median Home Value: | $488,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5431, -74.3590 |
Population Information (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,075 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,540 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,535 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,335 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,356 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,233 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,078 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 643 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,173 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,777 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,548 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,026 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,165 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,718 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 688 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 335 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $488,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,922 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,490 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,221 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 269 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,820 | 77.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,401 | 22.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,430 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 285 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 367 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,011 | 16.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,604 | 12.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 855 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,953 | 31.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,355 | 27.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $148,735 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $180,411 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $175,062 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $69,530 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,812 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,291 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 521 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,980 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,228 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,656 | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 407 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,796 | 59.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,285 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,385 | 18.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 578 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,023 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,771 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,056 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 77 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 518 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,347 | 7.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08840 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 187 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 113 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 125 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 245 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 311 | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 551 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 536 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,086 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,158 | 18.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,909 | 30.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08840 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,953 | 53.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 524 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,636 | 17.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 150 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 138 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,664 | 17.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08840 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 239 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 572 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 255 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 775 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 546 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 402 | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 911 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,712 | 18.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,486 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 718 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 255 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 420 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 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 (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,551 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,241 | 84.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,085 | 22.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 524 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08840 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,294 | 85.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,827 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,463 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 186 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 287 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08840 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,483 | 69.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 608 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 207 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 257 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 147 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 210 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 578 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08840 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 530 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 321 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 353 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 320 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 471 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 936 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,867 | 28.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 759 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 914 | 14.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08840 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 54 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 884 | 13.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,001 | 15.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,416 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,598 | 24.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 537 | 8.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08840 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,145 | 82.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 105 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 601 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 334 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08840 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 297 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,217 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,653 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,054 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08840 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 80 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 398 | 8.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,014 | 41.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,064 | 42.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 214 | 4.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,249 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,346 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,922 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,221 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,849 | 61.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,967 | 31.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 554 | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,531 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,403 | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,103 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.90 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08840 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,537 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,953 | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,147 | 63.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 136 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 273 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,915 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08840 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,639 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 458 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 253 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,067 | 44.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 924 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 937 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,369 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 440 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,075 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,545 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 275 | 17.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 538 | 34.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 732 | 47.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08840 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,999 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,792 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 680 | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 929 | 51.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 447 | 24.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 183 | 10.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,305 | 79.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 240 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,770 | 1570.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,770 | 1570.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,770 | 1570.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 681 | 283.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 34.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 762 | 317.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 6.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08840 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,740 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,029 | 71.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,711 | 28.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,051 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,334 | 13.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,146 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 180 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08840 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,221 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,003 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Metuchen, NJ08840