07747 ZIP Code — Matawan, NJ
Monmouth County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07747 is located in Matawan, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. It covers approximately 12.79 square miles and serves a population of 32,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848.
About ZIP code 07747
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $438,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $123,183. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
32,749
population
12.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07747 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07747
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Matawan | Acceptable |
| Matawan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07721 Cliffwood (1.9 mi)
07735 Keyport (3.5 mi)
08879 South Amboy (3.8 mi)
07751 Morganville (3.8 mi)
08859 Parlin (3.9 mi)
08857 Old Bridge (4 mi)
07730 Hazlet (4.3 mi)
07733 Holmdel (5.1 mi)
08872 Sayreville (5.4 mi)
10307 Staten Island (6.5 mi)
07734 Keansburg (6.8 mi)
08882 South River (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,749 |
| Population density | 2,561 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4147 |
| Longitude | -74.2552 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/848 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.2% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 31.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 19.3% | 20.5% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,749
Population
2,561
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$123,183
Median household income
$58,959
Per capita income
$438,200
Median home value
$1,894
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
10,426
Housing units
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
832
Under 5
818
945
5–9
929
904
10–14
889
890
15–19
874
605
20–24
594
2,449
25–34
2,406
2,179
35–44
2,140
2,416
45–54
2,374
1,309
55–59
1,285
1,271
60–64
1,249
1,612
65–74
1,584
858
75–84
842
250
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,461 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,288 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,391 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.4%
Asian
8.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black or African American
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,998 | 68.4% |
| Asian | 2,912 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,496 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,343 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,325 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 897 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.2% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 31.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 19.3% | 20.5% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
10.0%
$75k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k+
22.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.5% |
| $200k+ | 22.2% |
| Median income | $123,183 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
45.3%
$500k–$1M
34.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $438,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,894 |
| Owner occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter occupied | 23.7% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.8% |
| Electricity | 12.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,891 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 852 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,993 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,401 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,640 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,930 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 25.1% |
| Married | 56.5% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
23.1%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
32.5%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 378 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 347 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,055 | 43.2% |
| High school | 1,508 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,776 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Professional & management
14.1%
Finance & real estate
11.1%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Information
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public administration
3.5%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.6% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 10.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 15.9% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,270 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.9% |
| Public insurance | 23.7% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,099 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 1,789 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 313 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,035 | 3.3% |
| Other languages | 346 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,081 | 82.7% |
| Born in same state | 26,638 | 81.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,908 | 48.6% |
| Foreign born | 443 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,668 | 17.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,491 | 79.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,518 | 19.9% |
| French | 1,471 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 884 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 773 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 283 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 264 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 122 | 0.4% |
| German | 91 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07747
What city is ZIP code 07747 in?
ZIP code 07747 is primarily assigned to Matawan, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07747 in?
ZIP code 07747 falls within Monmouth County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07747?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07747?
The median household income in ZIP code 07747 is $123,183, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07747?
The median home value in ZIP code 07747 is $438,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 07747?
ZIP code 07747 has an estimated population of 32,749 residents, with a density of 2,560 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07747 in?
ZIP code 07747 observes the EST timezone.