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Avenel, NJ

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07001.

Population

17,121

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

5,032

ZIP codes

1

Avenel and its ZIP codes

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Avenel at a glance

  • Avenel is about 4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • It is the 69th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
  • The median household income is $101,670, close to the New Jersey median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,000 (12% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,906 a month.

Local data for Avenel, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Avenel, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,670

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$401,000

Median rent

$1,906/mo

Homeownership

52.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.8%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

31.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,706), Indian Americans (1,458), Italian Americans (1,211).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Avenel.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$85,564

431,665 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,293

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5B

FY 2026, $5,838 per person

PPP loans

$50.9M

547 loans, 5,431 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Avenel, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.0%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit7.3%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Avenel, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,228

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,496

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 25°F

50.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Avenel, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.1%

U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Avenel

1 in or overlapping Avenel. Population shown

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Cities near Avenel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Port ReadingCensus-designated place1.7 mi2
RahwayCity1.8 mi3.9
CarteretBorough2.1 mi4.4
ColoniaCensus-designated place2.2 mi4
WoodbridgeCensus-designated place2.5 mi4.6
SewarenCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.2
IselinCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.2
LindenCity3.1 mi10.7
Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.4
FordsCensus-designated place4 mi1.9
HopelawnCensus-designated place4 mi0.4
Perth AmboyCity4.6 mi4.7
RoselleBorough4.6 mi2.6
CranfordCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.3
GarwoodBorough5.2 mi0.7
KeasbeyCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Avenel, NJ in?
Avenel is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Avenel, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Avenel include 07001.
What is the population of Avenel, NJ?
About 17,121 people live in Avenel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Avenel?
Nearby places include Port Reading (1.7 mi), Rahway (1.8 mi), Carteret (2.1 mi), Colonia (2.2 mi), Woodbridge (2.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023