Metuchen
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Metuchen is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 15,049 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Menlo Park Terrace, 2.2 miles E.
- 15,049residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 5,304 / sq mipopulation density
- 08840ZIP code
About Metuchen
Metuchen ( mə-TUTCH-ən) is a suburban borough in Middlesex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is a commuter town of New York City, located in the heart of the Raritan Valley region within the New York Metropolitan area. The borough, along with Edison (which completely surrounds Metuchen), is a regional commercial hub for Central New Jersey. The borough is 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of New Brunswick, 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Newark, 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Jersey City, and 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Manhattan. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 15,049, an increase of 1,475 (+10.9%) from the 2010 census count of 13,574, which in turn had reflected an increase of 734 (+5.7%) from the 12,840 counted at the 2000 census.
Metuchen was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 20, 1900, from portions of Raritan Township (Since renamed to Edison). Metuchen's Main Street won Great American Main Street of the Year in 2023. Metuchen is nicknamed The Brainy Borough.
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Living in Metuchen
- Median household income
- $158,052
- Median home value
- $604,300
- Median rent
- $2,078/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Metuchen had 15,049 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,049 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,304 per sq mi (2,048 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Metuchen at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 15,049 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.84 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5424° N, 74.3628° W |
| ZIP code | 08840 |
| Official website | metuchennj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3445690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Metuchen
- Menlo Park Terrace2.2 mi E
- Fords2.6 mi E
- Edison2.7 mi S
- Iselin3.1 mi NE
- Keasbey3.3 mi SE
- South Plainfield3.5 mi NW
- Hopelawn3.8 mi E
- Woodbridge3.9 mi E
- Colonia4.2 mi NE
- Highland Park4.5 mi SW
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus4.6 mi W
- Perth Amboy5.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Metuchen
What county is Metuchen in?
Metuchen is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Metuchen, NJ?
15,049 people lived in Metuchen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Metuchen, NJ?
The ZIP code of Metuchen is 08840.
What is the elevation of Metuchen?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Metuchen?
Menlo Park Terrace (2.2 mi), Fords (2.6 mi), Edison (2.7 mi), Iselin (3.1 mi), Keasbey (3.3 mi).
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