Avenel
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Avenel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 16,920 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rahway, 1.6 miles N.
- 16,920residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 4,973 / sq mipopulation density
- 07001main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Avenel
Avenel () is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Avenel is approximately 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Midtown Manhattan along the North Jersey Coast rail line.
As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 16,920, a decrease of 91 (−0.5%) from the 17,011 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn had reflected a decline of 541 (−3.1%) from the 17,552 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Avenel
- Median household income
- $101,670
- Median home value
- $401,000
- Median rent
- $1,906/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Avenel had 16,920 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,920 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,973 per sq mi (1,920 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Avenel at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,920 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.40 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5843° N, 74.2716° W |
| ZIP codes | 07001, 07064, 07065 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Avenel
- Rahway1.6 mi N
- Port Reading1.8 mi SE
- Woodbridge1.9 mi SW
- Colonia2.1 mi W
- Carteret2.3 mi E
- Iselin2.5 mi SW
- Sewaren3.0 mi S
- Clark3.3 mi NW
- Menlo Park Terrace3.5 mi SW
- Linden3.5 mi NE
- Winfield3.6 mi N
- Fords4.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Avenel
What county is Avenel in?
Avenel is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Avenel, NJ?
16,920 people lived in Avenel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Avenel, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07001. Other ZIP codes: 07064, 07065.
What is the elevation of Avenel?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Avenel?
Rahway (1.6 mi), Port Reading (1.8 mi), Woodbridge (1.9 mi), Colonia (2.1 mi), Carteret (2.3 mi).
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