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Brownville, NJ

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population

2,377

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,220

ZIP codes

0

Brownville and its ZIP codes

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Brownville at a glance

  • Brownville is 75% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,769, 13% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $403,000 (11% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,375 a month.

Local data for Brownville, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brownville, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,769

Poverty rate

8.6%

Median home value

$403,000

Median rent

$2,375/mo

Homeownership

89.6%

Bachelor's or higher

40.1%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

40.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (873), Irish Americans (511), Polish Americans (231).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, -1.6 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

Middlesex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone69.5%
  • Carpooled0.1%
  • Public transit5.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home24.2%

Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brownville, 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

87° / 23°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brownville, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Brownville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Old BridgeCensus-designated place2.4 mi7.9
Madison ParkCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.8
MatawanBorough3.2 mi2.3
MorganvilleCensus-designated place3.5 mi5.4
Laurence HarborCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.9
StrathmoreCensus-designated place4.1 mi2
RobertsvilleCensus-designated place4.2 mi5.9
SayrevilleBorough4.4 mi15.8
Cliffwood BeachCensus-designated place5 mi0.9
SpotswoodBorough5 mi2.3
South RiverBorough5.4 mi2.8
KeyportBorough5.5 mi1.4
South AmboyCity5.7 mi1.5
HelmettaBorough6.9 mi0.8
YorketownCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.4
Union BeachBorough7.3 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brownville, NJ in?
Brownville is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Brownville, NJ?
About 2,377 people live in Brownville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brownville?
Nearby places include Old Bridge (2.4 mi), Madison Park (3.1 mi), Matawan (3.2 mi), Morganville (3.5 mi), Laurence Harbor (4.1 mi).

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

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