East Brunswick
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
East Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 49,715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milltown, 1.9 miles NW.
- 49,715residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 21.8 sq miland area · 56.4 km²
- 2,282 / sq mipopulation density
- 08816main ZIP code (5 in total)
About East Brunswick
East Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The suburban bedroom community is part of the New York metropolitan area and is located on the southern shore of the Raritan River, directly adjacent to New Brunswick and located roughly 29 miles (47 km) away from New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 49,715, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,203 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 47,512, which in turn reflected an increase of 756 (+1.6%) from the 46,756 counted in the 2000 census.
East Brunswick was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1860, from portions of both Monroe Township and North Brunswick. Portions of the township were taken to form Washington town within the township (February 23, 1870; became independent as South River on February 28, 1898), Helmetta (March 20, 1888), Milltown (January 29, 1889) and Spotswood (April 15, 1908).
Since the 2000 census, the United States Census Bureau calculated that New Jersey's center of population was located in the township.
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Living in East Brunswick
- Median household income
- $143,343
- Median home value
- $521,900
- Median rent
- $2,045/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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East Brunswick had 49,715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 49,715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,282 per sq mi (881 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Brunswick at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 49,715 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.78 sq mi (56.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4262° N, 74.4182° W |
| ZIP codes | 08816, 08828, 08850, 08882, 08884 |
| Official website | eastbrunswick.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402319000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Brunswick
- Milltown1.9 mi NW
- South River2.5 mi NE
- Spotswood2.6 mi SE
- Helmetta3.3 mi S
- North Brunswick3.6 mi NW
- New Brunswick4.4 mi N
- Highland Park5.2 mi N
- Deans5.4 mi W
- East Franklin5.4 mi NW
- Jamesburg5.5 mi S
- Voorhees5.5 mi NW
- Sayreville5.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Brunswick
What county is East Brunswick in?
East Brunswick is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of East Brunswick, NJ?
49,715 people lived in East Brunswick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Brunswick, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08816. Other ZIP codes: 08828, 08850, 08882, 08884.
What is the elevation of East Brunswick?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Brunswick?
Milltown (1.9 mi), South River (2.5 mi), Spotswood (2.6 mi), Helmetta (3.3 mi), North Brunswick (3.6 mi).
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