Census tract · Middlesex County
Census Tract 72.03, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Census Tract 72.03, GEOID 34023007203, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, entirely within Sayreville. 5,083 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±648); the 2020 Census counted 4,988.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,083
±648 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,988
Median household income
$122,904
±$25,484 (90% margin)
Middlesex County: $111,549
Median home value
$395,200
±$42,866 (90% margin)
Middlesex County: $462,900
Median gross rent
$1,641
±$110 (90% margin)
Middlesex County: $1,871
Where is Census Tract 72.03?
Census Tract 72.03 is one of 192 census tracts in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It covers 0.84 square miles of land, 5,974 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34023007203, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Sayreville | 100% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 72.03: Tract 72.02 ($148,009), Tract 73.01 ($130,425) and Tract 92 ($128,365). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 72.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 72.03's population at 5,083 (±648) in 2,036 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,988 residents and 1,971 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 72.03 | Sayreville |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,083 ±648 | 45,838 |
| Households | 2,036 ±226 | 17,187 |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.20 | 2.66 |
| Housing units | 2,036 ±226 | 17,782 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 72.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 72.03 is 41.3 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.5%. 26.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 72.03 | Sayreville |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±3.9 | 39.9 |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% ±3.9 pts | 21.7% |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±3.7 pts | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.5% ±7.4 pts | 21.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.2% ±9.2 pts | 46.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±6.1 pts | 11.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.2% ±7.3 pts | 16.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±5.4 pts | 3.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 26.9% ±7.2 pts | 33.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.7% ±8.2 pts | 41.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±3.1 pts | 10.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±5.7 pts | 8.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±3.4 pts | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.9% ±8.1 pts | 36.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±9.0 pts | 12.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±2.6 pts | 91.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 72.03 earn?
Half of the 2,036 households in Census Tract 72.03 earn less than $122,904 a year (±$25,484), against $111,549 across Middlesex County: 84th highest of the county's 187 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 72.03 | Sayreville |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,904 ±$25,484 | $99,979 |
| Mean household income | $126,657 ±$12,569 | $122,203 |
| Per capita income | $50,564 ±$5,316 | $46,069 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% ±5.3 pts | 6.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±15.3 pts | 7.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.1% ±6.4 pts | 6.9% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.9 pts | 97.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±3.3 pts | 94.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 72.03?
Owners occupy 56.8% of Census Tract 72.03's occupied homes and renters 43.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,200 by its owner (±$42,866). The median renter pays $1,641 a month including utilities, and 24.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 72.03 | Sayreville |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,200 ±$42,866 | $444,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,641 ±$110 | $1,711 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.5% ±11.9 pts | 39.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,727 ±$121 | $2,669 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.8% ±7.5 pts | 63.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.2% ±7.5 pts | 37.0% |
| Housing units | 2,036 ±226 | 17,782 |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.5% ±7.1 pts | 52.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2% ±3.5 pts | 8.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±4.8 pts | 5.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 72.03 get to work?
62.7% of Census Tract 72.03's workers drive alone and 22.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Tract 72.03 | Sayreville |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±4.6 pts | 69.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±2.7 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 62.7% ±9.5 pts | 68.9% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 9.1% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 5.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 22.8% ±11.3 pts | 12.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.3 min ±3.2 | 30.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 72.03 compare with the other tracts in Middlesex County?
Among Middlesex County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 72.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Middlesex County | In Sayreville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65th of 190 | 2nd of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 192 | 3rd of 11 |
| Median household income | 84th of 187 | 5th of 11 |
| Per capita income | 90th of 190 | 4th of 11 |
| Median home value | 133rd of 184 | 9th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 118th of 161 | 6th of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 83 | 1st of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th of 189 | 4th of 11 |
| Median age | 88th of 191 | 6th of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd of 183 | 8th of 11 |
The tracts next to it on Middlesex County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 18.03 | 81st | $126,424±$22,925 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9.01 | 82nd | $126,000±$26,729 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 86.04 | 83rd | $125,976±$19,986 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 72.03 | 84th | $122,904±$25,484 |
| Tract 11 | 85th | $122,828±$30,779 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 81.02 | 86th | $121,563±$35,778 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 78.04 | 87th | $121,111±$25,095 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 72.03?
Every figure for Census Tract 72.03 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections