New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Population 55,189

08901 is zip code located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The population is 55,189, making 08901 the largest zipcode in New Brunswick and the 2nd largest in Middlesex County.

There are 12 public schools in 08901 with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for New Brunswick is moderate , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 08901. Unemployment in 08901 is moderate.

Zip codes within New Brunswick include 08903 and 08905.

New Brunswick Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

1.31% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

55.84% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

299 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in 08901, NJ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 08901's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 08901.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9.1%
  • Rented
    73.9%
  • Owned
    17.1%

728 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of New Brunswick, NJ issued 728 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 728 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 719 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Brunswick, NJ issued 249 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 249 permits, 15 were issued for single family homes and 234 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,200
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,370
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,150
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,390

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Environmental Hazards

299 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    New Brunswick, NJ has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    New Brunswick, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    New Brunswick, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.52°
  • February 32.98°
  • March 42.23°
  • April 52.23°
  • May 61.35°
  • June 70°
  • July 75.68°
  • August 72.8°
  • September 66.37°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 34.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Brunswick, NJ

Earthquakes
New Brunswick, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Brunswick, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Brunswick, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Brunswick, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 08901: $40,428

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Brunswick is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.45%
White Collar - 39.55%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank Pallone Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all