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Deans, NJ
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Population
1,154
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,030
ZIP codes
0
Deans and its ZIP codes
Deans at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $248,875 a year, about 2.4 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $790,200 (74% above New Jersey).
Local data for Deans, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deans, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$248,875
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$790,200
Homeownership
93.3%
Bachelor's or higher
79.9%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
43.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (630), Chinese Americans (103), Italian Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Deans.
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
How people get to work
Deans, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.2%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home36.5%
Average one-way commute: 43.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deans, 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
87° / 23°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deans, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Deans
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Kendall ParkCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Monmouth JunctionCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Franklin ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| HeathcoteCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Ten Mile RunCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Pleasant PlainsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| ForsgateCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Six Mile RunCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7.5 |
| HelmettaBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| GriggstownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| JamesburgBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MilltownBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| VoorheesCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deans, NJ in?
- Deans is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Deans, NJ?
- About 1,154 people live in Deans, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deans?
- Nearby places include Dayton (1.9 mi), Kendall Park (2.8 mi), Monmouth Junction (2.9 mi), Franklin Park (3.2 mi), Heathcote (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023