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08831

Monroe Township, NJ

Total Population
54,229
Median Household Income
$108,626
Median Home Value
$451,000
Median Rent
$1,739

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$108,626
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$451,000
101.4% above state median
Rent
$1,739
100% above state median
Median Age
53.7 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 Monroe Township, NJ

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

High education levels with 49.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 53.7 years, likely more established households.

Low poverty rate of 4.0%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$108,626
+44.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
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: 2.32 people

Total Households
23,193
Family Households
60.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
35.9%
#2 Industry
Education
27.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.6%
Total Employed Residents:11,150

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.4%
248 workers
Public Transit
7.9%
1,418 workers
Total Commuting Workers:17,914
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.2%
23,282 employed
Labor Force
24,716
1,434 unemployed
Median Age
53.7 years
Per Capita Income
$62,709
Poverty Rate
4.0%

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