ZIP Code 07747
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Matawan · Monmouth County · New Jersey
- Population
- 30,770
- Median income
- $124,383
- Median home value
- $485,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.2%
- Land area
- 32.5 sq mi
948/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 07747 in Matawan, New Jersey has a population of 30,770. The median household income is $124,383, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $485,600, 75% above the US average. 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.5 square miles in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The area is home to 30,770 residents, producing a population density of 948 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 07747 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07747 sits at $124,383 (2% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $62,001. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $485,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,907 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monmouth County, so you can benchmark 07747 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 07747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07747.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07747, Matawan, 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
30,770
Population
32.5
Area (sq mi)
948
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07747?
41.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
16.9%
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?
$124,383
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$62,001
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,421
Total Housing Units
13,097
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,907
Median Rent
1976
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07747 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 197 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 221 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 253 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 276 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 307 |
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 896 business establishments in ZIP 07747, employing approximately 12,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $941,020,000.
896
Businesses
12,220
Employees
$941.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 77 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 2.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
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 07747 vs 07721 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07721 | Cliffwood, NJ | 2,974 | 1.8 mi |
| 07751 | Morganville, NJ | 19,736 | 3.5 mi |
| 08879 | South Amboy, NJ | 23,537 | 3.9 mi |
| 07735 | Keyport, NJ | 19,569 | 3.4 mi |
| 07730 | Hazlet, NJ | 17,396 | 4.1 mi |
| 07746 | Marlboro, NJ | 18,666 | 6.6 mi |
| 08859 | Parlin, NJ | 21,526 | 4.2 mi |
| 08857 | Old Bridge, NJ | 39,898 | 4.4 mi |
| 10307 | Staten Island, NY | 14,096 | 6.6 mi |
| 07733 | Holmdel, NJ | 16,849 | 4.9 mi |
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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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