Carteret, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07008
Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,844
- 1,994/sq mi High-density area
- $97,021
- Median income Above-median income area
- $406,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carteret pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,994
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07008 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 07008 (Carteret, NJ) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.2 in 2023 to 328.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 22,844 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 1,994 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,021 (20% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,586. Unemployment is 10.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $406,000 (21% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,032; owner occupancy is 54.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 07008 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 07008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carteret, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07008.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
127 establishments
- Retail trade 42
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Wholesale trade 31
Wholesale trade
31 establishments
- Construction 30
Construction
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 29
Other services (except public administration)
29 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 07008, Carteret, 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
22,844
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
1,994
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07008?
38.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
33.7%
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?
$97,021
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$38,586
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07008 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Carteret, 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)
$97,021 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
8,747housing units
8,747
Total Housing Units
8,230
Occupied Units
517
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,032
Median Rent
1960
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07008 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 216 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 245 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 273 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 297 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 329 |
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 414 business establishments in ZIP 07008, employing approximately 11,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $637,587,000.
414
Businesses
11,257
Employees
$637.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 127 | 30.7% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
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 07008 vs 07064 →
ZIP 07008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
85,510 residents
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
59,304 residents
- 07036
Linden (07036)
41,970 residents
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
40,849 residents
- 10309 32,519
Staten Island (10309)
32,519 residents
- 07065 27,346
Rahway (07065)
27,346 residents
- 07008 22,844
Carteret (07008)
22,844 residents
- 07001 16,305
Avenel (07001)
16,305 residents
- 07064 3,723
Port Reading (07064)
3,723 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07008 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07008 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
- 10309
Staten Island (10309)
$116,098 median income
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
$110,719 median income
- 07077
Sewaren (07077)
$108,948 median income
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
$104,613 median income
- 07001
Avenel (07001)
$101,670 median income
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
$97,021 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 median income
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
$91,461 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07008 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07064 | Port Reading, NJ | 3,723 | 1.5 mi |
| 07001 | Avenel, NJ | 16,305 | 2.2 mi |
| 07036 | Linden, NJ | 41,970 | 2.9 mi |
| 07077 | Sewaren, NJ | 2,766 | 2.5 mi |
| 10309 | Staten Island, NY | 32,519 | 3.7 mi |
| 10311 | Staten Island, NY | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 07065 | Rahway, NJ | 27,346 | 3.2 mi |
| 10314 | Staten Island, NY | 85,510 | 3.4 mi |
| 07202 | Elizabeth, NJ | 40,849 | 4.7 mi |
| 10312 | Staten Island, NY | 59,304 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07008, 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 (22,844 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 07008 in?
ZIP code 07008 (Carteret) 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 07008?
ZIP code 07008 in Carteret, NJ has a population of 22,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07008?
The median household income in ZIP 07008 is $97,021, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07008?
The median home value in ZIP 07008 is $406,000, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07008 is Asian at 26.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07008?
ZIP code 07008 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 11,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07008 are: Transportation and warehousing (127), Retail trade (42), Wholesale trade (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07008 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 07008?
In ZIP code 07008, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 07008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07008 is 31.4 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 07008?
In ZIP code 07008, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07008 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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