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08901

New Brunswick, NJ

Total Population
56,870
Median Household Income
$57,138
Median Home Value
$289,800
Median Rent
$1,754

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$57,138
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$289,800
100.9% above state median
Rent
$1,754
100% above state median
Median Age
23.6 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 New Brunswick, NJ

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

Young population with median age of 23.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 16.7% working from home.

Poverty rate of 26.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$57,138
-24.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 3.01 people

Total Households
15,626
Family Households
27.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
27.9%
#2 Industry
Professional
17.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.0%
Total Employed Residents:13,842

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
16.7%
3,799 workers
Public Transit
7.1%
1,609 workers
Total Commuting Workers:22,688
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (16.7% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.6%
26,306 employed
Labor Force
28,093
1,787 unemployed
Median Age
23.6 years
Per Capita Income
$23,707
Poverty Rate
26.4%

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