ZIP Code 07077

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Sewaren · Middlesex County · New Jersey

Population
2,766

692/sq mi

Median income
$108,948

▲ 43% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$429,200

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.4%

Median age 44.2

Land area
4.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 07077 in Sewaren, New Jersey has a population of 2,766. The median household income is $108,948, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $429,200, 54% above the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07077 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Sewaren, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,766 residents, producing a population density of 692 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07077 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07077 sits at $108,948 (11% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $53,197. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $429,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,387 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07077 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 07077 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07077

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07077.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,766

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

692

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07077?

44.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 14.6%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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

$53,197

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,291

Total Housing Units

1,291

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$429,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,387

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07077 vs 07064 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Sewaren, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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