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Colonia, NJ
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07067.
Population
18,587
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,612
ZIP codes
1
Colonia and its ZIP codes
Colonia at a glance
- Colonia is about 3.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 65th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $122,713 a year, 18% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $493,100 (9% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,047 a month.
Local data for Colonia, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colonia, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,713
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$493,100
Median rent
$2,047/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
48.7%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,942), Irish Americans (2,250), Indian Americans (2,123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Colonia.
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
$15.5M
422 loans, 2,248 jobs reported
How people get to work
Colonia, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colonia, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
88° / 24°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colonia, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Colonia
1 in or overlapping Colonia. Population shown
Cities near Colonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IselinCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| AvenelCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| RahwayCity | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.6 |
| FordsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Port ReadingCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| SewarenCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| MetuchenBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.8 |
| GarwoodBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HopelawnCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| CarteretBorough | 4.3 mi | 4.4 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LindenCity | 4.6 mi | 10.7 |
| WestfieldTown | 4.8 mi | 6.7 |
| RoselleBorough | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colonia, NJ in?
- Colonia is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Colonia, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Colonia include 07067.
- What is the population of Colonia, NJ?
- About 18,587 people live in Colonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colonia?
- Nearby places include Iselin (1.4 mi), Avenel (2.2 mi), Rahway (2.3 mi), Menlo Park Terrace (2.4 mi), Woodbridge (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023