Middlesex County, NJ ZIP Codes
New Jersey (NJ) Β· 45 ZIP codes Β· 34 cities
45
ZIP codes
860,807
population (2021)
+6.3%
pop change since 2010
34023
FIPS code
Middlesex County ZIP code map
About Middlesex County
Middlesex County is located in New Jersey and contains 45 ZIP codes across 34 cities and communities.
The county's population was 860,807 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.3% from 809,858 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Middlesex County is 34023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 860,807 |
| 2010 population | 809,858 |
| Change | +6.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| FIPS code | 34023 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Middlesex County
Avenel
Carteret
Colonia
Cranbury
Dayton
Dunellen
East Brunswick
Edison
Fords
Helmetta
Highland Park
Iselin
Keasbey
Kendall Park
Metuchen
Middlesex
Milltown
Monmouth Junction
Monroe Township
New Brunswick
North Brunswick
Old Bridge
Parlin
Perth Amboy
Piscataway
Plainsboro
Port Reading
Sayreville
Sewaren
South Amboy
South Plainfield
South River
Spotswood
Woodbridge
ZIP codes for Middlesex County, NJ (45)
Demographics & statistics
852,148
Population
39.2
Median age
$106,710
Median household income
$47,031
Per capita income
$411,108
Median home value
$1,719
Median monthly rent
65.3%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
201,613
Housing units
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
23,468
Under 5
23,674
25,064
5β9
25,284
26,472
10β14
26,705
29,846
15β19
30,108
28,205
20β24
28,453
55,026
25β34
55,508
58,814
35β44
59,330
56,797
45β54
57,296
29,293
55β59
29,550
25,888
60β64
26,116
38,438
65β74
38,775
18,792
75β84
18,957
8,109
85+
8,180
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 183,728 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 668,420 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 131,251 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.8%
Asian
21.9%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Black or African American
9%
Other race
7.7%
Two or more races
6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405,998 | 41.8% |
| Asian | 212,848 | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119,202 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 87,748 | 9% |
| Other race | 74,908 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 65,255 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,039 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10kβ$15k
2.3%
$15kβ$25k
4.6%
$25kβ$35k
4.3%
$35kβ$50k
7.4%
$50kβ$75k
12.5%
$75kβ$100k
12.3%
$100kβ$150k
20.9%
$150kβ$200k
13.3%
$200k+
19.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10kβ$15k | 2.3% |
| $15kβ$25k | 4.6% |
| $25kβ$35k | 4.3% |
| $35kβ$50k | 7.4% |
| $50kβ$75k | 12.5% |
| $75kβ$100k | 12.3% |
| $100kβ$150k | 20.9% |
| $150kβ$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 19.4% |
| Median income | $106,710 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50kβ$100k
1.2%
$100kβ$150k
1.4%
$150kβ$200k
3.3%
$200kβ$300k
16.2%
$300kβ$500k
49.8%
$500kβ$1M
23.9%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,108 |
| Median rent / month | $1,719 |
| Owner occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter occupied | 34.7% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 55.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010β2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000β2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990β1999 | 10.0% |
| 1980β1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970β1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960β1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950β1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940β1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.4% |
| Electricity | 12.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 165,322 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17,007 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 44,002 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 72,280 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 104,176 | 35.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 92,645 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 29.9% |
| Married | 56.4% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
14.5%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14,071 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 10,320 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 82,214 | 39.0% |
| High school | 42,862 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 74,790 | 28.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Professional & management
15.3%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Construction
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.2% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.4% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 7.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22,362 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18β64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 805,006 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 127,834 | 14.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 59,231 | 6.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 38,680 | 4.8% |
| Other languages | 24,312 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 560,640 | 67.7% |
| Born in same state | 540,887 | 65.2% |
| Born in different state | 386,628 | 48.0% |
| Foreign born | 19,753 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 291,508 | 32.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 171,871 | 60.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 69,160 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 24,463 | 2.9% |
| French | 18,960 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 13,315 | 1.6% |
| English | 2,436 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,928 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 1,785 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 1,640 | 0.2% |
| German | 1,118 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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