Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Carteret is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 25,326 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Reading, 1.5 miles SW.
- 25,326residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.4 km²
- 5,768 / sq mipopulation density
- 07008main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Carteret
Carteret is a borough in northeastern Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population reached 25,326, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,482 (+10.9%) from the 2010 census count of 22,844, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,135 (+10.3%) from the 20,709 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Carteret
- Median household income
- $96,862
- Median home value
- $405,800
- Median rent
- $2,032/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Carteret had 25,326 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,326 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,768 per sq mi (2,227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carteret at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 25,326 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.39 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5838° N, 74.2275° W |
| ZIP codes | 07008, 07064 |
| Official website | ci.carteret.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3410750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carteret
- Port Reading1.5 mi SW
- Avenel2.3 mi W
- Linden3.0 mi N
- Rahway3.2 mi NW
- Sewaren3.2 mi SW
- Woodbridge3.7 mi SW
- Colonia4.4 mi W
- Iselin4.8 mi W
- Winfield4.8 mi NW
- Perth Amboy5.0 mi SW
- Roselle5.0 mi N
- Hopelawn5.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Carteret
What county is Carteret in?
Carteret is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Carteret, NJ?
25,326 people lived in Carteret at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carteret, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07008. Other ZIP codes: 07064.
What is the elevation of Carteret?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carteret?
Port Reading (1.5 mi), Avenel (2.3 mi), Linden (3.0 mi), Rahway (3.2 mi), Sewaren (3.2 mi).
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