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08840 is the zip code for
Metuchen, NJ
- Also in this location:
- Fords, NJ
- Total population
- 16,558▲
- Housing units
- 6,416▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 3.11
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 5,324.12▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.00
Demographic data for zip code 08840
- Male
- 7,993▲
- Female
- 8,565▲
- Median age
- Male
- 39.30
- Female
- 42.30
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 6,186▲
- Family households
- 4,515▲
- Nonfamily households
- 1,671▲
- Average household size
- 2.68▲
- Average family size
- 3.18▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 6,416▲
- Occupied housing units
- 6,186▲
- Owner-occupied
- 4,910▲
- Renter-occupied
- 1,276▲
- Vacant housing units
- 230▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 1,037▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 1,121▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 1,124▲
- 15 to 19 years
- 983▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 710▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 1,857▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 2,556▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 2,715▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 1,188▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 978▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 1,154▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 799▼
- 85 years and over
- 336▲
- Median age
- 40.80▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 11,230
- Hispanic or Latino
- 1,369
- Black or African American
- 908
- Asian
- 2,629
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 14
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 3
- Other (One Race)
- 47
- Two or More Races
- 358
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 08840
- Population
(16 years and over) - 12,871
- Civilian labor force
- 9,039
- Employed
- 8,661
- Unemployed
- 378
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 3,832
- Percent Unemployed
- 4.2%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 8,367
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 5,894
- Carpooled
- 518
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 1,425
- Walked
- 201
- Other means
- 17
- Worked at home
- 312
- Mean travel time
- 34.4 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 8,661
- Management / business / science / arts
- 5,075
- Service
- 866
- Sales / office
- 1,851
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 344
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 525
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 8,661
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 23
- Construction
- 194
- Manufacturing
- 918
- Wholesale trade
- 311
- Retail trade
- 785
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 496
- Information
- 346
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 1,070
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 1,311
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 1,993
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 549
- Public administration
- 331
- Other services
- 334
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 8,661
- Private wage & salary workers
- 7,115
- Government workers
- 1,310
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 236
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 6,181
- Less than $10,000
- 111
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 154
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 183
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 316
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 544
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 954
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 880
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 1,459
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 671
- $200,000 or more
- 909
- Median household income
- $97,780
- Mean household income
- $121,502
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 2.8%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 08840
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Durham Avenue | (732) 321-8777 | 633 | 23 | 15.1 |
| Edgar 49 Brunswick Avenue | (732) 321-8770 | 593 | 12 | 11.2 |
| Menlo Park Terr Maryknoll Road | (732) 417-5419 | 396 | 71 | 18.9 |
| Metuchen High 400 Grove Ave | (732) 321-8743 | 646 | 22 | 13.5 |
| Mildred B. Moss 16 Simpson Place | (732) 321-8700 | 140 | 0 | 23.3 |
Public libraries around Metuchen, NJ
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holland Township Free Public Library www.hclibrary.us | 129 Spring Mills Road Milford, NJ 08848 |
| Milford Public Library www.milfordnj.org | 40 Frenchtown-milford Road Milford, NJ 08848 |
| Metuchen Public Library www.metuchennj.org | 480 Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840 |
| Middlesex Public Library www.middlesexlibrarynj.org | 1300 Mountain Avenue Middlesex, NJ 08846 |
Universities and Colleges around 08840
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary College | 101 Wood Av Metuchen, NJ 08840 | (732) 548-5124 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 08840
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon Medical Center www.hunterdonhealthcare.org | 2100 Wescott Drive Flemington, NJ 08822 | (908) 788-6100 | 176 |
| Jfk Johnson Rehab Institute www.solarishs.org | 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818 | (732) 321-7050 | 92 |
| Jfk Medical Center www.solarishs.org | 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818 | (732) 321-7000 | 325 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center www.rbmc.org | 530 New Brunswick Avenue Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 | (732) 442-3700 | 399 |
| Senator Garrett Hagedorn Hosp | 200 Sanitorium Road Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 | (908) 537-2141 | 181 |
| Somerset Medical Center www.smchealthwise.com | 110 Rehill Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 | (908) 685-2200 | 261 |
| University Behavioral Hlthcare | 671 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854 | (732) 235-5900 | 64 |
| Warren Hospital | 185 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 | (908) 859-6700 | 214 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 08840
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvel Ice Cream Bakery | 325 Lake Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840 | American, Ice Cream, Pastries | 732-548-1771 |
| Alessio Restaurant 426 | 426 Main St Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Italian Northern | 732-549-6464 |
| Brewed Awakening | 417 Main St Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Contemporary | 732-744-9700 |
| Cafe Abbraci | 140 Durham Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840 | American, Italian | 732-548-6077 |
| Ciao Ristorante | 279 Central Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Italian | 732-603-7288 |
| Friendly's Restaurant | 550 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840 | American, Continental, Diner, Hamburgers, Omelets, Salads, Sandwiches | 732-549-4790 |
| Main St Trattoria | 413 Main St Metuchen, NJ 08840 | 732-205-9080 | |
| Metuchen Inn | 424 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840 | American | 732-494-6444 |
| Novita Bistro & Lounge | 25 New Street Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Italian | 732-549-5306 |
| Orchid restaurant, The | 455 Main St Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Israeli, Kosher | 732-321-9829 |
| Pollo Tropical | 77 US Rte 1 S Menlo Park Terr Metuchen, NJ 08840 | Fast Food, Latin American, Spanish | 732-494-1645 |
| Steak and Ale | 53 N. Lafayette Rd. Metuchen, NJ 08840 | American, Hamburgers, Salads, Steaks | 732-906-0333 |
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