07001 ZIP Code — Avenel, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07001 is located in Avenel, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 3.73 square miles and serves a population of 17,211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908.
About ZIP code 07001
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $84,549. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,211
population
3.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07001
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Avenel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07064 Port Reading (1.6 mi)
07065 Rahway (1.7 mi)
07008 Carteret (2 mi)
07095 Woodbridge (2.4 mi)
07077 Sewaren (2.5 mi)
08830 Iselin (2.6 mi)
07036 Linden (2.9 mi)
08863 Fords (3.9 mi)
08861 Perth Amboy (4.4 mi)
10309 Staten Island (4.7 mi)
08840 Metuchen (5.1 mi)
08820 Edison (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,211 |
| Population density | 4,614 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5856 |
| Longitude | -74.2707 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
17,211
Population
4,614
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$84,549
Median household income
$34,181
Per capita income
$326,700
Median home value
$1,722
Median monthly rent
51.9%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
2,943
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
609
Under 5
437
597
5–9
428
511
10–14
367
385
15–19
276
567
20–24
407
1,590
25–34
1,142
1,360
35–44
976
1,544
45–54
1,109
718
55–59
516
797
60–64
572
853
65–74
613
305
75–84
219
182
85+
131
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,408 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 13,803 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,303 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.5%
Black or African American
21.3%
Asian
18.6%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
7.8%
Other race
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,192 | 37.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,086 | 21.3% |
| Asian | 3,577 | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,981 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,490 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 812 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
9.5%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $84,549 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.1%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
49.2%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $326,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,722 |
| Owner occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter occupied | 48.1% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 41.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.3% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.4% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,527 | 46.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 213 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 985 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,669 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,068 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,730 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.9% | 24.0% |
| Married | 41.0% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
39.6%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 213 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 267 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,402 | 41.2% |
| High school | 702 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 820 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
14.1%
Retail trade
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Public administration
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
3.3%
Construction
3.0%
Other services
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.9% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 6.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
19.3%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 16.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Depression | 14.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 469 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,165 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,988 | 12.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 739 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 607 | 3.8% |
| Other languages | 488 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,058 | 70.1% |
| Born in same state | 11,584 | 67.3% |
| Born in different state | 8,652 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 474 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,153 | 29.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,682 | 52.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 688 | 4% |
| Arab | 592 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 68 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.2% |
| French | 27 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.3% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07001
What city is ZIP code 07001 in?
ZIP code 07001 is primarily assigned to Avenel, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07001 in?
ZIP code 07001 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07001?
The median home value in ZIP code 07001 is $326,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 07001?
ZIP code 07001 has an estimated population of 17,211 residents, with a density of 4,611 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07001?
The median household income in ZIP code 07001 is $84,549, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07001 in?
ZIP code 07001 observes the EST timezone.