ZIP Code 08840 -- Metuchen, NJ
Middlesex | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 2x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- With 62.19% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
- 24.65% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 08840
ZIP code 08840 in Metuchen, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 18,206. The median household income is $146,635, which is This is 96% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $560,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 188.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.20 years. Approximately 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Middlesex, NJ.
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This is 96% above the national median of $75,000.
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Moderately affordable
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 08840 is 88.6% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08840
ZIP code 08840 (Metuchen, NJ) has a total population of 18,206 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.20 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 08840 is $146,635 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 96% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 08840 is primarily located in Metuchen, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Middlesex County.
The median home value in ZIP code 08840 is $560,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,058.
The median age in ZIP code 08840 is 39.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 08840 has a cost of living index of 188.62 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 08840, 62.19% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 28.76% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08840 is 6.26%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 24.65% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.