08831 ZIP Code – Monroe Township, New Jersey
ZIP code 08831 is a large ZIP code located in Monroe Township, New Jersey, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 54,229 residents. The median household income is $108,626 — near the New Jersey average and above the national average. At $451,000, median home values run well above the national average, with 89.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,739 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 4.0%, well below the national average. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 54.9, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08828, 08810, 08884.
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ZIP 08831 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08831 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $108k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $451k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,739 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.9 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.3% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08828 – Helmetta
- 08810 – Dayton
- 08884 – Spotswood
- 08512 – Cranbury
- 07726 – Englishtown
- 08535 – Millstone Township
- 08857 – Old Bridge
- 08816 – East Brunswick
- 08852 – Monmouth Junction
- 08520 – Hightstown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08828 | HELMETTA | 2,302 | $104,500 |
| 08810 | DAYTON | 8,361 | $136,130 |
| 08884 | SPOTSWOOD | 8,152 | $100,365 |
| 08512 | CRANBURY | 12,519 | $115,000 |
| 07726 | ENGLISHTOWN | 44,707 | $144,470 |