New Brunswick, NJ β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Middlesex County Β· New Jersey

🧬

City DNA

A unique fingerprint for New Brunswick based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
New Brunswick
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 69Income: 40Home Value: 32Safety: 100Education: 17Median Age: 41Climate: 50Cost of Living: 67

Quick Stats

Population

55,744

2023 ACS

Median Income

$60,248

2023

Median Home Value

$316,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,790

2023

Median Age

24.5

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

133.2

100 = national avg

New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with a population of 55,744 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. New Brunswick is one of the communities in New Jersey.

The median household income in New Brunswick is $60,248, and the median home value is $316,800. The cost of living index is 133.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,790 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 24.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

55,744

Male

29,041

52.1%

Female

26,703

47.9%

Median Age

24.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.8%

High School or Higher

25.2%

Foreign Born

36.5%

Veterans

1.4%

Married

21.0%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.502

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

37.3%

Foreign Born

36.5%

White
37.3%
Black
13.1%
Asian
8.6%
Native American
7.3%
Two or More
9.6%
Other
24.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

51.1%

28,502 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

48.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
12,026 (42.2%)
Puerto Rican
2,239 (7.9%)
Cuban
284 (1.0%)
Dominican
5,518 (19.4%)
Salvadoran
502 (1.8%)
Guatemalan
520 (1.8%)
Colombian
367 (1.3%)
Honduran
3,723 (13.1%)
Ecuadorian
341 (1.2%)
Peruvian
535 (1.9%)
Other Hispanic
2,448 (8.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,812 (37.8%)
Chinese
1,804 (37.6%)
Filipino
343 (7.1%)
Vietnamese
121 (2.5%)
Korean
171 (3.6%)
Japanese
44 (0.9%)
Pakistani
109 (2.3%)
Cambodian
31 (0.6%)
Taiwanese
99 (2.1%)
Other Asian
264 (5.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
4,067 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

52,421

English Only

43.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

24,615 speakers

Limited English

27.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
24,615 (47.0%)
Chinese
1,512 (2.9%)
Other Indo-European
1,214 (2.3%)
Other Asian
607 (1.2%)
Other Languages
434 (0.8%)
Arabic
354 (0.7%)
Slavic Languages
268 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
203 (0.4%)
Korean
106 (0.2%)
Tagalog
103 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

72.4%

Limited English Proficiency

27.6%

Spanish
53.7% limited English
Chinese
31.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
19.9% limited English
Other Asian
12.7% limited English
Other Languages
60.6% limited English
Arabic
0.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
30.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
9.4% limited English
Korean
37.7% limited English
German
29.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

768

1.4% of population

Disability Rate

19.7%

151 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$65,769

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
66.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.9%
Vietnam
17.7%
Korea
5.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
22.4%
35-54
43.4%
55-64
4.9%
65-74
10.3%
75+
19.0%

Male Veterans

602

78.4%

Female Veterans

166

21.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$65,769

Non-Veteran Income

$24,137

Difference

$41,632

172.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

151

Without Disability

617

Disability Rate

19.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

10,361

#1 Ancestry

American

3.4% (1,893)

#2 Ancestry

Italian

2.5% (1,380)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

2.2% (1,209)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
3.4%
Italian
2.5%
Irish
2.2%
West Indian
1.6%
German
1.6%
Polish
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
English
1.0%
Arab
0.8%
Jamaican
0.7%
Russian
0.5%
Hungarian
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Ukrainian
0.2%
European
0.2%
Swedish
0.2%
French
0.1%
Dutch
0.1%
Scottish
0.1%
Danish
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

15,905

Family Households

8,972

56.4%

Married Couples

4,178

26.3%

Non-Family Households

6,933

43.6%

Single Mother Households

3,302

20.8%

Single Father Households

1,492

9.4%

Living Alone

4,371

27.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,707

In Married Couple

4,233

43.6%

With Single Mother

4,012

41.3%

With Single Father

1,462

15.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$58,856

Married Couple Income

$104,052

Single Mother Income

$34,091

Single Father Income

$43,382

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

3.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,272

Grandparents Responsible

280

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$60,248

-18% vs national

Per Capita Income

$25,693

-31% vs national

Poverty Rate

31.6%

+132% vs national

Gini Index

0.5129

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+24% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.7%

of households

How New Brunswick Compares

New Brunswick vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. New Brunswick is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

πŸ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in New Brunswick. The median household income here is $60,248.

$

Income Distribution

<$25K
27.8%
$25-50K
16.3%
$50-75K
12.7%
$75-100K
8.8%
$100-150K
17.9%
$150-200K
7.6%
$200K+
9.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

+13% vs NJ avg

Labor Force

28,869

Employed

27,003

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

25.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

24.5

Work from Home

10.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

133.2

100 = national avg

+33.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$58,595

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$138,498

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
199.2
Food
96.0
Transportation
92.1
Healthcare
96.8
Utilities
117.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,978

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,486

per month

The median household income in New Brunswick, NJ is $60,248, which is 17.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,693. The poverty rate of 31.6% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5129, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 28,869. 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 41.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 133.2, which is 33.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 199.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,595 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$535,000

Median List Price

$499,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$293

Days on Market

102

Active Inventory

69

Months of Supply

5.8

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$437,558

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,785

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

58.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

7.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

101.3%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
58.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
7.7%
Listings with Price Drops
7.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 19.6%List Price ↑ 5.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

12

New Listings

22

Pending Sales

13

Homes Sold ↑ 20.0%New Listings ↑ 37.5%Pending ↓ 18.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$293

Median List $/SF

$315

Sale $/SF ↓ 9.0%List $/SF ↓ 16.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

New Brunswick vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. New Brunswick is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$316,800

Median Rent

$1,790

Total Housing Units

17,071

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Owner Occupied

21.8%

Renter Occupied

78.2%

Median Property Tax

$6,384

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,808

Housing Types

Single Family
29.4%
Multi-Family
70.0%
Mobile Home
0.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,384

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.02%

of home value

Median Home Value

$316,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,195

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,384) by the median home value ($316,800). In New Brunswick, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 2.02%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in New Brunswick, NJ is $535,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 102 days on the market. 58.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $293. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,785/month. About 21.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 17,071 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,384. The effective tax rate is 2.02%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.99

per 1,000 residents

+169% vs national

Property Crime Rate

26.27

per 1,000 residents

+53% vs national

Total Crimes

1,904

2024

Violent Clearance

25%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

-25.2%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How New Brunswick Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

New Brunswick vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. New Brunswick is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 2.6%Property ↑ 18.3%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

New Brunswick police solve 67% of murder cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent90.1666.7%
RapeViolent260.457.7%
RobberyViolent1592.7811.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2063.6035.0%
BurglaryProperty1682.9311.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,23721.605.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty991.733.0%

New Brunswick, NJ reported 400 violent crimes and 1,504 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 residents is 168.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 25% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,237 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20244001,5046.9926.27
20235281,6709.3329.53
20224811,2128.5921.65
20213601,0836.1318.45
20202859645.1217.31
20192621,1114.6819.84
20183091,2105.4621.39
20173601,3416.2623.33
20163921,2526.8621.90
20154131,2797.1722.21

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.8

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

47.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

45.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

30

Public Assistance

$892.9M

Individual Assistance

$95.9M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021$53.1M$40.7M
Remnants of Hurricane Ida β†’HurricaneSep 2021β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$652.8M$10.9M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe StormMar 2016$4.2Mβ€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012$164.4M$15.9M
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Severe Storm β†’Severe StormNov 2011$1.7Mβ€”
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneAug 2011$9.9M$22.8M
Hurricane Irene β†’HurricaneAug 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’SnowstormFeb 2011$2.8Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2010$4.1M$2.3M
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… β†’Severe StormApr 2007β€”$3.3M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Snow β†’SnowstormMar 2003β€”β€”
Fires and Explosions β†’FireSep 2001β€”β€”
West Nile Virus β†’OtherNov 2000β€”β€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 1996β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 32 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

5,246

Total Claims Paid

$164,420,783

Avg Claim Payout

$31,342

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

45

Federal Funding

$64,525,691

Properties Protected

320

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.44

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.2: Generators - Regular24$3,785,309
601.1: Generators4$1,378,513
601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation3$934,490
200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal3$54,515,396
601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation2$473,182

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

New Brunswick has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 5,246 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $892,927,259 in public assistance recovery funding. $95,946,035 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 45 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.6%

0.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

16.1%

7.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

24.7%

14.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.5%

Arthritis

14.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.1%

Loneliness

41.6%

Lack of Support

29.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.2%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

20.1%

Hearing

4.8%

Vision

8.8%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

New Brunswick has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 24.7% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Robert Wood Johnson University...

Loading map…
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalIn cityAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Saint Peter'S University HospitalIn cityAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Children'S Specialized HospitalIn cityChildrensβ€”β€”
Raritan Bay Medical Center9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic11.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

55,000

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
NEW BRUNSWICK W DEPT55,0000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

53.5K MT

Top Emitter

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB INC

53.5K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB INC
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co
Chemicals53,542

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 53.5K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

41.7%

-47% vs national

Public Transit

4.6%

+409% vs national

Work From Home

10.2%

+10% vs national

Carpool

13.7%

Walk / Bike

16.2%

combined

How New Brunswick's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344011
202255030
202122010
2020810140
201944120
201833120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for New Brunswick, NJ covers travel times and transportation modes. 41.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.2% work from home, which is below the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 4.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 13.7% of workers carpool. 14.1% walk to work. 2.1% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.1%

of households

No Internet

12.5%

of households

Total Households

15,905

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.1%
Cellular Data Plan
78.7%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.1%
No Internet Access
12.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

of households

Tablet

56.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
91.0%
Desktop / Laptop
67.8%
Tablet
56.8%
Smartphone Only
16.6%
No Computer
6.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3Β’

per kWh

+5% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.6Β’

per kWh

-1% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

+7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$128

residential

-12% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

New Brunswick vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

55,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEW BRUNSWICK W DEPTCommunitySurface water55,0000

84.5% of households in New Brunswick have broadband internet access. 68.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.5% of households have no internet access. 16.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 55,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. New Brunswick is located in Middlesex County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in New Brunswick.

Election Overview

Source: Middlesex County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

191,802

52.5%

GOP Votes

162,459

44.5%

Total Votes

365,187

Margin

D+8.0%

Shift from 2020

R+14.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+8.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024191,802162,459365,18752.5%44.5%D+8.0
2020226,250143,467375,69260.2%38.2%D+22.0
2016164,887108,981282,66858.3%38.6%D+19.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Middlesex County recorded 365,187 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.5% of the vote compared to 44.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+8.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+14.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Middlesex County has shifted 11.8 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

254

Total Assets

$2.8B

Total Income

$2.2B

Per 10K Residents

45.6

nonprofits

-1.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

51

Median Assets

$684K

Oldest Active

1942

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
34
Religion
30
Human Services
26
Arts & Culture
22
Housing & Shelter
15
Health Care
14
Philanthropy
11
Mental Health
7
Community Improvement
7
Environment
4
Crime & Legal
4
Voluntary Health
3
Youth Development
3
Civil Rights
3
Public Benefit
3
Public Safety
2
International
2
Animal-Related
1
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Recreation & Sports
1
Science & Tech
1
Social Science
1
89.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.5B of $2.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in New Brunswick

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NEW BRUNSWICK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHuman Services$994.5M$10.1M2019
SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHealth Care$627.4M$650.1M1946
COMMUNITY LOAN FUND OF NEW JERSEY INCCommunity Improvement$263.2M$28.2M1988
JOHNSON & JOHNSON FOUNDATION UNITED STATES INCβ€”$249.6M$135.5M1955
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$102.1M$189.5M1974
COMMUNITY ASSET PRESERVATION CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$70.4M$25.3M2017
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$60.6M$992.1M1997
THE DOUGLASS FUNDEducation$51.1M$2.2M1974
REGION 9 UAW HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$42.8M$5.5M1974
STATE THEATRE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER AT NEW BRUNSWICK INCArts & Culture$35.2M$16.3M2002
WPR UAW HOUSING CORPORATION INCHousing & Shelter$31.1M$1.3M2013
COMMUNITY LENDING PARTNERS OF NEW JERSEY INCHousing & Shelter$24.3M$1.4M2002
THE ASSOCIATE ALUMNAE OF DOUGLAS COLLEGEEducation$17.7M$1.5M1942
NEW JERSEY STATE BAR FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$16.5M$10.8M1967
ST PETERS FOUNDATIONβ€”$15.7M$3.3M1982
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF CENTRAL & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INCβ€”$14.8M$7.1M1987
NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER INCArts & Culture$13.8M$401K1983
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFEβ€”$12.9M$3.0M1993
GREATER BRUNSWICK REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$11.5M$11.4M1998
ATLANTIC CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$10.3M$1.2M2015
NORTH BRUNSWICK U A W HOUSING CORPPhilanthropy$9.9M$4.9M1996
IRVINGTON UAW HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$7.7M$2.9M1998
CENTRAL JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES INCCrime & Legal$7.4M$13.5M1956
CAPC SUPPORTIVE NEEDS HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$6.8M$772K2019
EAST ORANGE UAW SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING CORPORATIONβ€”$6.4M$2.4M1978
TARGUM PUBLISHING COArts & Culture$5.9M$209K1980
HAMPTON MANORS UAW URBAN RENEWAL HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$5.3M$850K2017
NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROWHuman Services$5.3M$4.0M1980
PRINCETON BALLET SOCIETYArts & Culture$5.2M$4.7M1961
HYACINTH FOUNDATION A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONβ€”$5.0M$12.2M1985
ELIJAHS PROMISEFood & Agriculture$4.4M$2.7M1991
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE INCArts & Culture$4.2M$6.1M1974
RUTGERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$4.1M$191K1983
NEW BRUNSWICK COUNSELING CENTERMental Health$3.9M$5.1M1984
HIGH STREET UAW SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$3.9M$1.7M1988
WOMEN AWARE INCHuman Services$3.6M$4.2M1984
JERSEY CITY UAW SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING A NON PROFIT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.4M$2.0M2007
MIDDLESEX COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION TRCrime & Legal$3.3M$557K1996
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER INCβ€”$3.2M$7.5M1980
SAINT PETERS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATESβ€”$3.0M$10.9M2018
RUTGERS COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION INCβ€”$2.9M$157K1988
HOROWITZ FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL POLICYPhilanthropy$2.4M$780K1998
SAINT PETERS RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCβ€”$2.2M$728K2003
DONALD C KILGOUR ENDOWMENT FUND INCβ€”$2.1M$402K1998
THE INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS A NON-Health Care$2.0M$2.3M1992
DAMON HOUSE INCMental Health$2.0M$3.4M1971
AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.0M$193K2021
NEW BRUNSWICK LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$1.9M$42K2018
GREATER NEW BRUNSWICK DAY CARE COUNCIL INCORPORATEDHuman Services$1.7M$1.6M1978
MANAVI INCCivil Rights$1.5M$1.5M1999

New Brunswick, NJ has 254 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.8B. The most common category is Education, with 34 organizations. 51 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 45.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1942.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

273

Total Approved

$136.2M

Jobs Supported

2,385

Per 10K Residents

49.0

SBA loans

-28.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

67

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

30 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

256

Total Amount

$105.7M

Avg Loan

$413,020

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$80.8M(76%)

Jobs Supported

2,158

5046% of all loans

Loans

17

Total Amount

$30.5M

Avg Loan

$1,793,647

Median Loan

$1,605,000

7(a) β€” 94%504 β€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

48

18% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$29.5M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$614,269

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services45 loans
NAICS 72
$28.6M
Retail Trade34 loans
NAICS 44
$11.4M
Professional & Technical Services32 loans
NAICS 54
$6.0M
Wholesale Trade25 loans
NAICS 42
$29.3M
Other Services23 loans
NAICS 81
$6.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Procedyne Corp.5$19.0M
Henry's United Llc1$5.0M
Real Essentials Corp1$4.9M
Clinton Industrial Management Llc1$4.8M
Lawrence Blatterfein2$4.6M
Midwood Distributors Inc.1$3.0M
Kumkang Fruit & Vegetable Corp1$2.9M
Elizabeth Property Management Limited Liability Company1$2.7M
Vhf 594 Llc1$2.6M
29 Dennis Street Associates Llc1$2.4M

New Brunswick, NJ has received 273 SBA loans totaling $136.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 256 loans (94% of the total), supporting 2,158 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 17 loans totaling $30.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in New Brunswick is Bank of America, National Association with 30 loans. That works out to 49.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

38

Total Population

877,400

Avg Median Income

-$17,433,167

Avg Home Value

-$17,131,186

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0706047,560$72,882$369,400$1,6295.0
0706314,533$89,840$363,000$1,7421.8
0706718,294$134,301$473,200$1,9644.0
0708024,215$126,161$444,100$1,9288.2
0709520,086$99,718$361,200$2,0774.6
0880514,153$84,201$393,900$1,8592.9
088108,241$141,308$471,700$1,9695.5
0881214,177$119,534$435,300$1,5575.1
0881648,965$141,731$502,600$2,07920.2
0881747,924$109,734$411,100$1,94610.6
0882039,392$168,453$597,700$1,92510.4
088238,873$109,182$279,400$2,2423.5
0882413,866$180,888$602,500$1,9634.3
088282,317$104,143$321,400$2,0810.8
0883019,151$112,615$394,200$2,0513.2
088322,793$65,948$328,100$1,6432.2
0883510,870$93,872$321,100$1,8372.3
088364,326$237,935$786,500N/A4.5
0883719,954$107,948$432,500$1,7789.1
0884017,934$150,938$517,700$1,9943.2
0884614,518$107,063$414,600$1,4933.5
088508,442$127,331$436,600$1,5202.3
0885217,333$121,771$489,100$1,89713.3
0885460,405$126,331$423,900$1,92918.9
0885740,409$101,192$459,400$1,46224.1
0885924,284$96,593$407,100$1,6254.8
0886158,264$60,464$340,900$1,6235.1
0886313,052$116,250$414,100$1,9761.7
0887220,040$97,204$404,300$1,5949.5
0887355,862$117,866$438,600$1,94232.1
0887923,263$98,000$377,700$1,6337.1
088804,833$102,019$345,300$1,8220.7
0888216,007$101,853$382,500$1,5992.8
088848,133$101,125$358,100$1,0972.3
0889038N/AN/AN/A0.2
0890156,766$60,248$316,800$1,7906.3
0890243,146$117,671$402,400$2,05513.2
0890414,981$101,991$463,600$1,8811.8

New Brunswick, NJ has 38 ZIP codes with a combined population of 877,400. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$17,433,167. The average median home value is -$17,131,186. The average median monthly rent is -$35,086,003.

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population, income, housing, crime, education, and demographic profiles.

County Data

Advertisement