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 High-density area
- $101,670
- Median income Above-median income area
- $401,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07001 (Avenel, NJ) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.4 in 2023 to 296.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,240. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $401,000 (22% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,906; owner occupancy is 52.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 07001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
50 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07001?
39.6
Median Age
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Female
28.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,240
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07001 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Avenel, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,670 37th percentile higher than 37% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,741housing units
5,741
Total Housing Units
5,615
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$401,000
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07001 vs 07065 →
ZIP 07001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08861
Perth Amboy (08861)
53,099 residents
- 07036
Linden (07036)
41,970 residents
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
27,346 residents
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
22,844 residents
- 07203 21,085
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 07095 19,844
Woodbridge (07095)
19,844 residents
- 08830 18,459
Iselin (08830)
18,459 residents
- 07067 18,036
Colonia (07067)
18,036 residents
- 07001 16,305
Avenel (07001)
16,305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07001 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07064
Port Reading (07064)
$133,854 median income
- 07067
Colonia (07067)
$122,713 median income
- 08830
Iselin (08830)
$109,500 median income
- 07077
Sewaren (07077)
$108,948 median income
- 07095
Woodbridge (07095)
$104,926 median income
- 07001
Avenel (07001)
$101,670 median income
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
$97,021 median income
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
$92,762 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07001, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,305 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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