New Brunswick
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey
New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 55,266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland Park, 1.3 miles NE.
- 55,266residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 10,561 / sq mipopulation density
- 08901main ZIP code (2 in total)
About New Brunswick
New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A regional commercial hub for Central New Jersey, the city is both a college town (the main campus of Rutgers University, the state's largest university) and a commuter town for residents working in New York City within the New York metropolitan area. The New Brunswick station is a major stop for NJ Transit on the Northeast Corridor rail line, 33 miles (53 km) southwest of New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. The city is located on the southern banks of the Raritan River, in the heart of the Raritan Valley region.
As of 2025, the city's estimated population was 57,133. The 2020 United States census showed a population of 55,266 which reflected its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 85 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 55,181, which in turn reflected an increase of 6,608 (+13.6%) from the 48,573 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 57,487 for 2024, making it the 713th-most populous municipality in the nation. Due to the concentration of medical facilities in the area, including the HELIX, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and medical school, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick is known as both the Hub City and the Healthcare City. The corporate headquarters and production facilities of several global pharmaceutical companies are situated in the city, including Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb. New Brunswick is continuing to evolve into a major center for the sciences, arts, and cultural activities. Downtown New Brunswick is developing a growing skyline, filling with new high-rise towers.
New Brunswick is noted for its ethnic diversity. At one time, one-quarter of the Hungarian population of New Jersey resided in the city, and in the 1930s one out of three city residents was Hungarian. The Hungarian community continues as a cohesive community, with the 3,200 Hungarian residents accounting for 8% of the population of New Brunswick in 1992. Growing Asian and Hispanic communities have developed around French Street near Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
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Living in New Brunswick
- Median household income
- $65,810
- Median home value
- $353,800
- Median rent
- $1,814/mo
- Median age
- 24.8
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New Brunswick had 55,266 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 55,266 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,561 per sq mi (4,078 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Brunswick at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 55,266 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.23 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4867° N, 74.4444° W |
| ZIP codes | 08901, 08904 |
| Official website | newbrunswick.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3451210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Brunswick
- Highland Park1.3 mi NE
- East Franklin1.5 mi W
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus2.2 mi N
- Voorhees2.5 mi W
- Milltown2.6 mi S
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus2.6 mi NW
- North Brunswick3.1 mi SW
- Somerset3.3 mi NW
- Clyde3.6 mi W
- Piscataway4.2 mi N
- East Brunswick4.4 mi S
- South River4.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about New Brunswick
What county is New Brunswick in?
New Brunswick is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of New Brunswick, NJ?
55,266 people lived in New Brunswick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Brunswick, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08901. Other ZIP codes: 08904.
What is the elevation of New Brunswick?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Brunswick?
Highland Park (1.3 mi), East Franklin (1.5 mi), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (2.2 mi), Voorhees (2.5 mi), Milltown (2.6 mi).
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