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New Brunswick, NJ
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08901.
Population
56,345
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
10,768
ZIP codes
1
New Brunswick and its ZIP codes
New Brunswick at a glance
- New Brunswick is about 8.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $65,810, 36% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,800 (22% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,814 a month.
Local data for New Brunswick, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Brunswick, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,810
Poverty rate
32.0%
Median home value
$353,800
Median rent
$1,814/mo
Homeownership
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
24.8
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,268), Dominican Americans (6,204), Honduran Americans (4,135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for New Brunswick.
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
$5.04B
FY 2026, $5,838 per person
PPP loans
$118M
1,116 loans, 13,291 jobs reported
How people get to work
New Brunswick, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit4.6%
- Walked14.7%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other16.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Brunswick, 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 zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Brunswick, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.7%
U.S. 11.1% +13.6 pts
ZIP codes in New Brunswick
1 in or overlapping New Brunswick. Population shown
Cities near New Brunswick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East FranklinCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Highland ParkBorough | 1.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Rutgers University-Livingston CampusCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| VoorheesCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Rutgers University-Busch CampusCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| MilltownBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6.3 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| South RiverBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Six Mile RunCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 7.5 |
| MiddlebushCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| Franklin CenterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.6 |
| South Bound BrookBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MetuchenBorough | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Franklin ParkCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| South PlainfieldBorough | 6.1 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Brunswick, NJ in?
- New Brunswick is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in New Brunswick, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Brunswick include 08901.
- What is the population of New Brunswick, NJ?
- About 56,345 people live in New Brunswick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Brunswick?
- Nearby places include East Franklin (1.2 mi), Highland Park (1.5 mi), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (2.2 mi), Voorhees (2.5 mi), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023