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Matawan, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07747

Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,770
948/sq mi
$124,383
Median income
$485,600
Median home value
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Matawan pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
948
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07747 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 30,770 residents across 32.5 square miles, a density of 948 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07747 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,383 (2% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $62,001. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $485,600 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,907 a month; 72.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07747, plus 6 more within Monmouth County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 07747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Matawan, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07747.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07747?

41.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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

How ZIP 07747 ranks nationally

Matawan, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$124,383 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.2%

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

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$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

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ZIP 07747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07747 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07747 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Monmouth County

07728 standard
Freehold, NJ
Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
Englishtown, NJ
Pop: 42,508
07712 standard
Asbury Park, NJ
Pop: 39,158
07731 standard
Howell, NJ
Pop: 38,304
07753 standard
Neptune, NJ
Pop: 37,554
07740 standard
Long Branch, NJ
Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County Matawan, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07747 in? ▼
ZIP code 07747 (Matawan) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07747? ▼
ZIP code 07747 in Matawan, NJ has a population of 30,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07747 is $124,383, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07747 is $485,600, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07747 is White at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07747? ▼
ZIP code 07747 has 896 business establishments employing approximately 12,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07747 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (135), Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07747? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07747 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 07747? ▼
In ZIP code 07747, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 07747? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07747 is 36.2 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 07747? ▼
In ZIP code 07747, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07747 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.