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Milltown, NJ
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08850.
Population
7,059
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,544
ZIP codes
1
Milltown and its ZIP codes
Milltown at a glance
- Milltown is about 3.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $140,960 a year, 36% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $458,800 and median rent is $1,204 a month.
Local data for Milltown, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milltown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,960
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$458,800
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
41.7%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,060), Irish Americans (1,748), German Americans (1,151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Milltown.
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
$10.3M
240 loans, 1,389 jobs reported
How people get to work
Milltown, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milltown, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milltown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Milltown
1 in or overlapping Milltown. Population shown
Cities near Milltown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BrunswickCity | 2.8 mi | 5.2 |
| South RiverBorough | 2.9 mi | 2.8 |
| East FranklinCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Highland ParkBorough | 3.7 mi | 1.8 |
| VoorheesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SpotswoodBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Rutgers University-Livingston CampusCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| HelmettaBorough | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| DeansCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Rutgers University-Busch CampusCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Six Mile RunCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.5 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Franklin ParkCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Old BridgeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 7.9 |
| SayrevilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milltown, NJ in?
- Milltown is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Milltown, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milltown include 08850.
- What is the population of Milltown, NJ?
- About 7,059 people live in Milltown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milltown?
- Nearby places include New Brunswick (2.8 mi), South River (2.9 mi), East Franklin (3.6 mi), Highland Park (3.7 mi), Voorhees (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023