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Metuchen, NJ
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08840.
Population
15,144
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,337
ZIP codes
1
Metuchen and its ZIP codes
Metuchen at a glance
- Metuchen is about 4.2 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $158,052 a year, 53% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $604,300 (33% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,078 a month.
Local data for Metuchen, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Metuchen, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$158,052
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$604,300
Median rent
$2,078/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
67.1%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
38.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,511), Irish Americans (2,173), German Americans (1,866).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Metuchen.
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
PPP loans
$74.7M
773 loans, 7,784 jobs reported
How people get to work
Metuchen, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.5%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit15.7%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 38.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Metuchen, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Metuchen, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Metuchen
1 in or overlapping Metuchen. Population shown
Cities near Metuchen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| FordsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| IselinCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.2 |
| South PlainfieldBorough | 3.4 mi | 8.3 |
| KeasbeyCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| HopelawnCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4 |
| Highland ParkBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Rutgers University-Livingston CampusCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Perth AmboyCity | 5.1 mi | 4.7 |
| SewarenCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Rutgers University-Busch CampusCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| AvenelCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.4 |
| New BrunswickCity | 5.8 mi | 5.2 |
| PlainfieldCity | 5.8 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metuchen, NJ in?
- Metuchen is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Metuchen, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Metuchen include 08840.
- What is the population of Metuchen, NJ?
- About 15,144 people live in Metuchen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metuchen?
- Nearby places include Menlo Park Terrace (2.2 mi), Fords (2.7 mi), Iselin (3.1 mi), South Plainfield (3.4 mi), Keasbey (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023