ZIP Code 07747 Demographics & Data

About Matawan, NJ (ZIP Code 07747)

New Jersey

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 07747

The 07747 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Matawan, NJ in Monmouth County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,178. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 48.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $49,388. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $109,396, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 07747

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 07747 is 31,178.

Matawan, NJ

The 07747 ZIP Code is associated with Matawan, NJ in Monmouth County.

Area Codes associated with 07747

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 07747 include 732, and 848.

Sunrise / Sunset in 07747

Sunrise: 7:11 am
Sunset: 7:01 pm
Sunrise in 07747 7:11 am
Sunrise in 07747 7:01 pm

Weather forecast for 07747

Overnight's forecast for 07747: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 07747

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 07747 Fair

Internet in 07747

An estimated 95.5% of households in ZIP Code 07747 have a computer, while about 91.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 07747

In ZIP Code 07747, the gender split is approximately 51.4% female and an estimated 48.6% male.

Health Insurance in 07747

Approximately 7.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 07747 (Matawan, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 07747

The median household income in ZIP Code 07747 is $109,396, while the region's mean household income is $127,688. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,388. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07747 of $49,388 is approximately 15.54% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 07747 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 1.4% of 07747 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 07747

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.5%
$200,000 or more per year 17.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 07747

In ZIP Code 07747, 95.0% of the population graduated high school, while 48.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.0% in this Monmouth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 07747

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.0%
Some college, no degree 16.1%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 31.0%
Graduate or professional degree 17.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 07747

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07747, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 10.1% of 07747 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07747 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.0%), followed by Asian (9.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 07747

Industry Percent
White 83.0%
Black or African American 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 9.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 3.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 07747

In ZIP Code 07747, 79.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 10.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Monmouth County region.

Language Spoken in 07747

Language Spoken Percent
English only 79.4%
Spanish 5.0%
Other Indo-European languages 10.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.7%
Other languages 2.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 07747

The median home value in ZIP Code 07747 in January 2025 comes in at $651,817. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $638,383 median value in August 2024, and 8% higher than the $603,659 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07747, an estimated 30.6% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Monmouth County region.

Home Values in 07747

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $651,817
Dec 2024 $651,564
Nov 2024 $649,538
Oct 2024 $646,614
Sep 2024 $642,810
Aug 2024 $638,383
Jul 2024 $633,337
Jun 2024 $628,562
May 2024 $623,877
Apr 2024 $617,329
Mar 2024 $609,837
Feb 2024 $603,659

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 07747

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 30.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 07747

Residents of ZIP Code 07747 are older than average. The median age of 42.1 years in ZIP Code 07747 is approximately 10.5% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 07747 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 07747 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 07747

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 5.4%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 4.8%
25 to 34 years 13.4%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 16.6%
55 to 59 years 8.2%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 9.1%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 07747 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 07747

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 07747 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07747 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07747 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 07747

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 07747

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 07747 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07747 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes electricity rates in 07747 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 07747

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 07747 12.6¢/kWh 6.35¢/kWh 3.32¢/kWh
New Jersey 22.98¢/kWh 16.13¢/kWh 13.95¢/kWh
United States 17.24¢/kWh 13.63¢/kWh 8.53¢/kWh

Solar Power in 07747

Month ZIP Code 07747 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.73 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.65 3 6.31
Mar 5 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.4 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.69 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.97 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.59 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.58 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.71 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.86 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.27 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes solar power levels in 07747 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 07747

In 07747, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.6 minutes. Approximately 25.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07747 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 07747 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 07747. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 07747

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 5.4%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.3%
Information 4.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.9%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 4.2%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.