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METUCHEN BOROUGH
Centrally located in New Jersey, Metuchen captures the spirit of small town America.You'll typically find the residents walking the tree lined streets, visiting the downtown shops and restaurants, frequenting the many playgrounds and parks, jogging or biking the Middlesex Greenway, or gathering at the annual events like parades, street fairs, June Bug Arts Festival, town-wide garage sales or Labor Day/New Years Eve fireworks.
Aside from its small-town community feel, Metuchen’s age differentiates it from its more modern suburban neighboring towns. From the Victorian era horse watering trough on Middlesex Avenue to its many charming restored historic homes, Metuchen retains a historic character and timeless stability.
Also known as “The Brainy Borough” because of the many professionals, artists, educators and literary figures (and now even a former Governor) who lived here, Metuchen developed primarily due to its location and access to key transportation routes. From Metuchen it is easy to commute to New York City by train or bus, or to Newark, Trenton, or nearby Rutgers University in New Brunswick.
I am very familiar with the commute to NYC having done it personally for several years. As a resident of Metuchen for over 11 years, an active community member and the parent of a 1st and a 4th grader at Campbell School, I have a wealth of first hand knowledge that I'm happy to share.
Economic Data for Zip Code 08840
Household Income Graph
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Household Income
Estimated Values (2011)
Median Income:
$103,917
Average Income:
$90,082
Per Capita Income
$33,846
Projected Values (2016)
Median Income:
$79,382
Average Income:
$91,022
Per Capita Income
$34,159
Own / Rent
Estimated Values (2011)
Total Home Owners: 5,025
Total Renters: 1,040
Renters: 17%
Owners: 83%
Projected Values (2016)
Total Home Owners: 5,095
Total Renters: 1,104
Renters: 18%
Owners: 82%
Household Size
Estimated Values (2011)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
1,341
Total Families:
4,310
Total Housing Units:
6,412
Vacant Housing Units:
347
Projected Values (2016)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
1,261
Total Families:
4,262
Total Housing Units:
6,672
Vacant Housing Units:
474
Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.
Demographics Data for Zip Code 08840
Age Range
Number of people in this zip code by age.
Total
15,805
Age 0-14
2,807
Age 15-24
2,096
Age 25-39
2,554
Age 40-59
4,503
Age 60-79
2,868
Age 80+
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75-79
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Population Data for Zip Code 08840
Population Change
Estimated Change 2011
-0.5%
Projected Change 2016
-3.2%
15,805
15,728
15,299
2010 Census
2011 Estimated
2016 Projected
Population Density
(People per square mile)
Estimated (Current):
5,074
Projected (2016):
4,935
Households
Total (2010 Census):
5,936
Estimated (Present):
5,910
Projected (2016):
5,742
Household Change (2010-Present)
-0.4%
Household Change (2010-2016)
-3.3%
Notes:
Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
Estimated Change 2011 shows the percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2011.
Projected Change 2016 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2016.
