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Population Review

Iselin, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Iselin, New Jersey is 19,151 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $112,615, the median home value is $394,200, and the median age is 38.4.

19,151

Population

6076

People / sq mi

$112,615

Median Income

$394,200

Median Home Value

Iselin covers 3.2 sq mi of land at 6076 people per square mile.

About Iselin, NJ

Iselin is a city in New Jersey with a population of 19,151. It ranks #62 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Iselin is $112,615, above the US median of $74,580. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $394,200, with monthly rent averaging $2,051. The homeownership rate of 66.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Iselin reflects 55.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.8% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White24.6%
Black or African American8.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$112,615

Median Household Income

$46,000

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$394,200

Median Home Value

$2,051

Median Rent

66.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.9%

High School+

55.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

14.4%

Drive Alone

53.4%

Public Transit

17.8%

Work From Home

37.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.5%

Foreign Born

35.9%

Non-English at Home

1.8%

Veterans

9.0%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

96.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.6%
Information11.1%
Manufacturing11.0%
Retail Trade9.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.3%
Construction2.7%
Public Administration2.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iselin, New Jersey has a population of 19,151 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Iselin, New Jersey is $112,615, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Iselin, New Jersey is $394,200, with median monthly rent at $2,051 and a homeownership rate of 66.2%.

The median age in Iselin, New Jersey is 38.4 years. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.