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07747

Matawan, NJ

Total Population
32,749
Median Household Income
$123,183
Median Home Value
$438,200
Median Rent
$1,894

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$123,183
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$438,200
101.4% above state median
Rent
$1,894
100% above state median
Median Age
42.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Matawan, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 49.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 5.5%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$123,183
+63.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.47 people

Total Households
13,137
Family Households
52.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.0%
#2 Industry
Finance
30.8%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.4%
Total Employed Residents:8,352

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
13.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.5%
70 workers
Public Transit
12.3%
1,861 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,167
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (12.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
18,248 employed
Labor Force
19,281
1,033 unemployed
Median Age
42.2 years
Per Capita Income
$58,959
Poverty Rate
5.5%

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