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Sewaren, NJ

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07077.

Population

3,248

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,658

ZIP codes

1

Sewaren and its ZIP codes

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Sewaren at a glance

  • Sewaren is about 2.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $108,948, 5% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $429,200 (6% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,387 a month.

Local data for Sewaren, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sewaren, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,948

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$429,200

Median rent

$1,387/mo

Homeownership

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

32.4%

Median age

44.2

Average commute

35.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (530), Irish Americans (510), Puerto Ricans (408).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Sewaren.

Details

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

$3.94M

31 loans, 583 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sewaren, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.1%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit12.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.1%

Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sewaren, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sewaren, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

11.3%

U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

ZIP codes in Sewaren

1 in or overlapping Sewaren. Population shown

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Cities near Sewaren

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Port ReadingCensus-designated place1.3 mi2
WoodbridgeCensus-designated place1.4 mi4.6
Perth AmboyCity2.3 mi4.7
HopelawnCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.4
AvenelCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.4
CarteretBorough2.6 mi4.4
FordsCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.9
IselinCensus-designated place3.1 mi3.2
Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.4
KeasbeyCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.5
ColoniaCensus-designated place3.9 mi4
RahwayCity4.2 mi3.9
South AmboyCity4.8 mi1.5
LindenCity5.1 mi10.7
MetuchenBorough5.4 mi2.8
SayrevilleBorough6.8 mi15.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sewaren, NJ in?
Sewaren is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Sewaren, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sewaren include 07077.
What is the population of Sewaren, NJ?
About 3,248 people live in Sewaren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sewaren?
Nearby places include Port Reading (1.3 mi), Woodbridge (1.4 mi), Perth Amboy (2.3 mi), Hopelawn (2.3 mi), Avenel (2.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023