Zip code 07748: Middletown, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 07748
07748 is a suburban zip code in Middletown, New Jersey (Monmouth County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 28,633 people live here, or 2,203 per square mile. The median resident is 42.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $152,981 a year, 89% above the national median of $80,734. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $600,600, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,536 a month.
52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.1 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 07748 compares
- Median household income$152,98195thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556129th of 566 in NJ
- Homeownership rate86.8%92ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%162nd of 576 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$77,36492ndStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474169th of 575 in NJ
- Per capita income$69,36091stStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253157th of 579 in NJ
- Average commute34.1 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min126th of 563 in NJ
- Broadband access96.5%89thStrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%141st of 576 in NJ
- 86thU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%119th of 578 in NJ
- Median home value$600,60082ndU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400154th of 563 in NJ
- 82ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%206th of 580 in NJ
- Median age42.675thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1257th of 579 in NJ
- Work from home18.9%74thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%224th of 577 in NJ
- Residents under 1824.1%68thU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%125th of 580 in NJ
- 62ndU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%273rd of 578 in NJ
- Population density2,203/sq mi59thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi277th of 580 in NJ
- Median gross rent$1,53658thU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720386th of 517 in NJ
- Population28,63347thU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809107th of 580 in NJ
- Government workers13.3%47thU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%348th of 578 in NJ
- 45thU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%369th of 580 in NJ
- 45thU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478252nd of 574 in NJ
- 39thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%442nd of 580 in NJ
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%346th of 553 in NJ
- 33rdU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%317th of 578 in NJ
- Diversity index33.127thU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4433rd of 580 in NJ
- 22ndU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%387th of 578 in NJ
- Veterans3.6%21stU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%307th of 580 in NJ
- Uninsured rate3.3%15thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%348th of 579 in NJ
- Poverty rate5.3%14thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%325th of 579 in NJ
- Housing vacancy1.7%2ndU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%475th of 576 in NJ
| Measure | 07748 | Monmouth | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeStrength | $152,981 | $124,845 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 129th of 566 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 86.8% | 75.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 162nd of 576 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $77,364 | $70,781 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 169th of 575 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $69,360 | $66,696 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 157th of 579 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.1 min | 32.1 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 126th of 563 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.5% | 93.7% | 92.8% | 91% | 141st of 576 | |
| Tech workers | 6% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 119th of 578 | |
| Median home value | $600,600 | $606,100 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 154th of 563 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 52.3% | 51.3% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 206th of 580 | |
| Median age | 42.6 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 257th of 579 | |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 18.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 224th of 577 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.1% | 20.9% | 21.8% | 22% | 125th of 580 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 273rd of 578 | |
| Population density | 2,203/sq mi | 1,378/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 277th of 580 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,536 | $1,827 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 386th of 517 | |
| Population | 28,633 | 645,353 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 107th of 580 | |
| Government workers | 13.3% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 348th of 578 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 369th of 580 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.430 | 0.472 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 252nd of 574 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.2% | 13.6% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 442nd of 580 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.5% | 52.7% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 346th of 553 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 317th of 578 | |
| Diversity index | 33.1 | 46.5 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 433rd of 580 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.2% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 10% | 387th of 578 | |
| Veterans | 3.6% | 4% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 307th of 580 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.3% | 5.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 348th of 579 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.3% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 325th of 579 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.7% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 475th of 576 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White81%
- Black0.9%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,278
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 76.6%
- Married couples
- 65.6%
- Living alone
- 18.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.6%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,459
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Vacant
- 1.7%
- Median year built
- 1969
- Median rooms
- 7.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 07748 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $103,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,962 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $56,282 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $82,050 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,357 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 19.1%
- Households with broadband
- 96.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 88.1%
- No internet access
- 3.1%
- Without health insurance
- 3.3%
- Limited-English households
- 2.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Middletown
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Monmouth County
- Center point
- 40.3963° N, 74.1153° W
- Land area
- 13 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- North Middletown (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Port Monmouth (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 07748
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07718 | Belford, NJ | 2.3 mi | $131,531 |
| 07758 | Port Monmouth, NJ | 2.7 mi | $115,298 |
| 07737 | Leonardo, NJ | 2.8 mi | $139,318 |
| 07701 | Red Bank, NJ | 3.1 mi | $112,143 |
| 07733 | Holmdel, NJ | 3.4 mi | $166,849 |
| 07734 | Keansburg, NJ | 3.5 mi | $82,029 |
| 07730 | Hazlet, NJ | 3.6 mi | $125,338 |
| 07716 | Atlantic Highlands, NJ | 4.2 mi | $126,591 |
| 07738 | Lincroft, NJ | 4.3 mi | $189,000 |
| 07752 | Navesink, NJ · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 07704 | Fair Haven, NJ | 4.7 mi | $250,000+ |
| 07702 | Shrewsbury, NJ | 5.7 mi | $178,958 |
Zip codes like 07748 elsewhere
Questions about 07748
What city is zip code 07748?
07748 is assigned to Middletown, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 07748 in?
07748 is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 07748?
About 28,633 people live in 07748, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 07748 in?
07748 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 07748?
The median household income in 07748 is $152,981.
What zip codes are near 07748?
The closest zip codes to 07748 are 07718, 07758, 07737, 07701, 07733.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07748, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.