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ZIP Code 07001
Avenel, NJ, Middlesex County
Population
17,121
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,586
City
Avenel
ZIP 07001 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 07001 at a glance
- ZIP 07001 (Avenel) is about 3.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,670, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,000 (12% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,906 a month.
Local data for ZIP 07001
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 07001, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,670
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$401,000
Prices +13.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,906/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
31.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
362
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,947
$506M annual payroll
PPP loans
$50.9M
547 loans
Campaign donations
$46.1K
15% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 07001, 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
86° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 07001, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 07001?
- ZIP code 07001 is in Avenel, NJ (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 07001 in?
- ZIP code 07001 is mostly in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 07001?
- About 17,121 people live in the 07001 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.