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State or areaNew Jersey
ZIP code08837
Telephone code732, 908
Time zoneEastern Time (EST/EDT)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 4 min5:27 am – 8:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 17 min7:17 am – 4:33 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People19,437 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.37,597 householdsMedian household income $102,605Median home value $437,900Median rent $1,817 a month49% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $9,492 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.5% unemployment rate73% of adults are in the labour force, 10,175 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, professional and business services 18%, finance, insurance and real estate 11%Average commute 30 minutes64% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 5% take public transport, 20% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages52% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 23% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 50%, other Indo-European languages 16%, other Asian or Pacific languages 12%, Spanish 12%15% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 87°F, lows 66°FColdest month January: highs 40°F, lows 23°F50 in of rain a year, on about 82 dayswettest month June29 in of snow a year, on about 13 days24 days above 90°F, 111 nights below freezing in a typical yearJanuary: 40° / 23°FJFebruary: 43° / 24°FFMarch: 51° / 31°FMApril: 63° / 41°FAMay: 72° / 51°FMJune: 81° / 60°FJJuly: 87° / 66°FJAugust: 85° / 64°FASeptember: 78° / 57°FSOctober: 67° / 44°FONovember: 56° / 35°FNDecember: 45° / 28°FD90°20°Source: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, New Brunswick 3 Se station, 5 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouth Riverriver · 3.1 miMiddlesex College Edison Campuscollege · 1.3 miMirror Lakelake · 1.9 miMiddlesex Greenway Trailheadtrailhead · 2.2 miRoss Universitycollege · 3.2 miMarsh Pointcape · 2.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSoldiers and Sailorsstate park · 2.9 miEdison State Parkstate park · 3.2 miThomas Edison Parkpark · 1.0 mi · 167 acresMiddlesex County Rail To Trailpark · 1.1 miCheesequake State Parkstate park · 5.4 mi · 422 acresProprietary House Historic Sitestate historic site · 4.0 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.8 on 5 Apr 202425 mi away, 2024 Tewksbury, New JerseyMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 3 Aug 202528 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighMiddlesex County, NJ, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighWinter weather Very HighIce storm Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality81% of days had good air in 2025295 of 362 days measured66 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 36, worst day 112main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Middlesex County monitors, NJ
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription83% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterEdison Water Coserves 35,000 people from surface water purchased1 health-based violation since 2021latest Jul 2025: lead and copper, treatment technique8 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation36 ft11 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy Medical Center3.0 miPost officeMetuchen Post Office2.0 miTown hallMetuchen Borough Hall2.3 miPoliceMiddlesex County College Police Department1.2 miFire stationEdison Division of Fire Station 31.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi7 schools2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 otherElementaryApple Montesorri Schoolunder a mileMiddleHerbert Hoover Middle School1.3 miMiddleEdgar Middle School1.5 miCollegeMiddlesex College Edison Campus1.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportNewark Liberty International Airport EWR15 miInterstateI-95under a mileUS highwayUS 11.3 miAmtrakMetropark, NJ MET3.8 miRailMETUCHENNJ TRANSIT2.0 miCoachNeilson Parking PlazaSuburban Transit4.2 miTransit25 stops within a mileNJ TRANSITSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

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  • Popeyes - Perth Amboy

    Chicken Restaurant

    553 Sayre Avenue, Perth Amboy, 08861 · 3.2 mi

    3 star reviewJust went and the drumsticks and thighs have gotten smaller,they pull the skin down to ...

  • Dave's Hot Dogs - South Amboy

    American Restaurant

    323 South Pine Avenue, South Amboy, 08879 · 4.2 mi

    3 star reviewdaves is OK but hot dogs are under cooked at times and the help that ...

 

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  • Brass Lantern - Metuchen

    Antique Store

    418 Main Street, Metuchen, 08840 · 2.1 mi

    5 star reviewThis store is a scrumptious delight to the senses . For those who love ...

  • Somewhere In Time - Highland Park

    Antique Store

    233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904 · 4.6 mi

    5 star reviewLenny always has UNIQUE pieces at GREAT PRICES. Inventory is constantly changing so grab ...

  • Ubry's - Highland Park

    Auto Repair Shop

    115 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904-2443 · 4.8 mi

    5 star reviewBest mechanic all around. Honest, fast, reliable. I will never use anybody else.

  • Main Street Barber Shop - Woodbridge

    122 Main St 2, Woodbridge, 07095-2891 · 4.6 mi

    1 star reviewI am waiting for a particular barber. I am told he would be in in ...

 

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  • La Bagels - Edison

    Bagel Shop

    1791 New Jersey 27, Edison, 08817 · 3.2 mi

    5 star reviewbest bagels and pastries EVER!!!!!!!!!

  • Calcutta Wok - Iselin

    Takeout Restaurant

    1585 Oak Tree Road, Iselin, 08830 · 4.1 mi

    5 star reviewExcellent food

  • Causeway Ice Cream - South River

    Ice Cream Shop

    113 Causeway Street, South River, 08882 · 4.7 mi

    4 star reviewWe have been going to cause way ice cream for 40 years plus a hidden ...

 

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