Sewaren, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07077
Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,766
- 692/sq mi High-density area
- $108,948
- Median income Above-median income area
- $429,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sewaren pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 692
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07077 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07077 covers 4.0 square miles in Sewaren, Middlesex County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,766 residents on file, a density of 692 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07077 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,948 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,197. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $429,200 (17% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,387; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 07077 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 07077
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sewaren, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07077.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 07077, Sewaren, 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
2,766
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
692
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07077?
44.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
17.7%
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?
$108,948
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$53,197
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 07077 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Sewaren, 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)
$108,948 46th percentile higher than 46% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,291housing units
1,291
Total Housing Units
1,291
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,387
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
+15.2%
YoY Change (2023)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07077 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.6% | 170 |
| 2020 | +7.8% | 184 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 202 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 223 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 257 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 07077, employing approximately 386 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,472,000.
29
Businesses
386
Employees
$20.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 07077 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
59,304 residents
- 08861
Perth Amboy (08861)
53,099 residents
- 10309
Staten Island (10309)
32,519 residents
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
27,346 residents
- 07008 22,844
Carteret (07008)
22,844 residents
- 07095 19,844
Woodbridge (07095)
19,844 residents
- 08830 18,459
Iselin (08830)
18,459 residents
- 07001 16,305
Avenel (07001)
16,305 residents
- 10307 14,096
Staten Island (10307)
14,096 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07077 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07077 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10307
Staten Island (10307)
$147,184 median income
- 07064
Port Reading (07064)
$133,854 median income
- 10309
Staten Island (10309)
$116,098 median income
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
$110,719 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07077 ranks #6 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 | 1.0 mi |
| 07095 | Woodbridge, NJ | 19,844 | 1.6 mi |
| 07001 | Avenel, NJ | 16,305 | 2.2 mi |
| 08861 | Perth Amboy, NJ | 53,099 | 2.5 mi |
| 10309 | Staten Island, NY | 32,519 | 2.4 mi |
| 07008 | Carteret, NJ | 22,844 | 2.5 mi |
| 10307 | Staten Island, NY | 14,096 | 3.3 mi |
| 08830 | Iselin, NJ | 18,459 | 3.4 mi |
| 07065 | Rahway, NJ | 27,346 | 3.9 mi |
| 10312 | Staten Island, NY | 59,304 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07077, 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 (2,766 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 07077 in?
ZIP code 07077 (Sewaren) 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 07077?
ZIP code 07077 in Sewaren, NJ has a population of 2,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07077?
The median household income in ZIP 07077 is $108,948, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07077?
The median home value in ZIP 07077 is $429,200, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07077?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07077 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07077?
ZIP code 07077 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07077?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07077 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Utilities (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07077?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07077 increased by 15.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 07077?
In ZIP code 07077, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07077?
In ZIP code 07077, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07077?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07077 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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