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Matawan, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07747.
Population
9,710
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,285
ZIP codes
1
Matawan and its ZIP codes
Matawan at a glance
- Matawan is about 3.4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $123,354, 19% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $467,800 and median rent is $1,824 a month.
Local data for Matawan, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Matawan, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,354
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$467,800
Median rent
$1,824/mo
Homeownership
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,023), Irish Americans (1,931), German Americans (1,035).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Matawan.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,435
279,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.99B
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
How people get to work
Matawan, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home21.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Matawan, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14,530
7.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matawan, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Matawan
1 in or overlapping Matawan. Population shown
Cities near Matawan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2 |
| Cliffwood BeachCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MorganvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Laurence HarborCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.9 |
| KeyportBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| BrownvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Madison ParkCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Union BeachBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| South AmboyCity | 5.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Old BridgeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7.9 |
| SayrevilleBorough | 5.6 mi | 15.8 |
| RobertsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.9 |
| KeansburgBorough | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| North MiddletownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| LincroftCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Port MonmouthCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matawan, NJ in?
- Matawan is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Matawan, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Matawan include 07747.
- What is the population of Matawan, NJ?
- About 9,710 people live in Matawan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matawan?
- Nearby places include Strathmore (1.3 mi), Cliffwood Beach (2.4 mi), Morganville (2.5 mi), Laurence Harbor (2.5 mi), Keyport (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023