Metuchen, New Jersey · ZIP 08840
Metuchen — ZIP 08840
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
44/100
Below Average
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$679K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen High School | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Campbell Elementary School | 01–04 | — | — | — |
| Edgar Middle School | 05–08 | — | — | — |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | PK–KG | — | — | — |
| Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
17,934
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08840 in Metuchen has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Metuchen city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 08840 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.