08840 ZIP Code – Metuchen, New Jersey
08840 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Metuchen, New Jersey, part of Middlesex County with a population of approximately 18,075 residents. The median household income of $148,735 is above the New Jersey average and well above the national average. The median home value of $488,300 is well above the national average, with 76.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,922 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average. An estimated 4.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 39.4, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 08837, 08820, 08863.
ZIP Code 08840 Data
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ZIP 08840 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08840 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $148k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $488k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,922 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 62.0% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08837 – Edison
- 08820 – Edison
- 08863 – Fords
- 08817 – Edison
- 08830 – Iselin
- 08832 – Keasbey
- 07080 – South Plainfield
- 07095 – Woodbridge
- 07067 – Colonia
- 08904 – Highland Park
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08837 | EDISON | 19,544 | $98,728 |
| 08820 | EDISON | 39,565 | $157,114 |
| 08863 | FORDS | 12,663 | $110,643 |
| 08817 | EDISON | 48,140 | $105,419 |
| 08830 | ISELIN | 18,511 | $109,646 |