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Avenel, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07001

Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,305
1,672/sq mi
$101,670
Median income
$401,000
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avenel pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,672
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avenel, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 16,305 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 1,672 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,670 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,240. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $401,000 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,906 monthly, and 52.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 07001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avenel, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07001, Avenel, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,305

Population

9.8

Area (sq mi)

1,672

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07001?

39.6

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

28.6%

Foreign-Born

White 31.0%
African American 28.3%
Asian 16.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$101,670

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$42,240

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07001 ranks nationally

Avenel, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,670 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,741

Total Housing Units

5,615

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.3%
Renter 47.7%

$401,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,906

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07001 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 203
2021 +15.5% 234
2022 +14.9% 269
2023 +4.2% 280
2024 +5.7% 296

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 362 business establishments in ZIP 07001, employing approximately 9,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $505,978,000.

362

Businesses

9,947

Employees

$506.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 14.1%
Transportation and warehousing 50 13.8%
Wholesale trade 39 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 28 7.7%
Manufacturing 23 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.0%
Construction 17 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.4%
Finance and insurance 10 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07001 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07001 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07065 Rahway, NJ 27,346 1.8 mi
07064 Port Reading, NJ 3,723 1.6 mi
07008 Carteret, NJ 22,844 2.2 mi
07077 Sewaren, NJ 2,766 2.2 mi
07095 Woodbridge, NJ 19,844 2.2 mi
07067 Colonia, NJ 18,036 2.4 mi
08830 Iselin, NJ 18,459 2.6 mi
08861 Perth Amboy, NJ 53,099 4.3 mi
07036 Linden, NJ 41,970 3.3 mi
07203 Roselle, NJ 21,085 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

08854 standard
Piscataway, NJ
Pop: 55,961
08901 standard
New Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 55,223
08861 standard
Perth Amboy, NJ
Pop: 53,099
08816 standard
East Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 46,298
08831 standard
Monroe Township, NJ
Pop: 45,620
08817 standard
Edison, NJ
Pop: 44,621

Related Areas

Middlesex County Avenel, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07001 in? ▼
ZIP code 07001 (Avenel) is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07001? ▼
ZIP code 07001 in Avenel, NJ has a population of 16,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07001 is $101,670, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07001 is $401,000, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07001 is White at 31.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07001? ▼
ZIP code 07001 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 9,947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07001 are: Retail trade (51), Transportation and warehousing (50), Wholesale trade (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07001 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07001? ▼
In ZIP code 07001, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07001 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07001? ▼
In ZIP code 07001, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07001 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.