Carteret, New Jersey
Carteret is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with an estimated population of 25,281 in 2023. It sits at 40.5838, -74.2275 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Carteret |
| Type | borough |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 25,281 |
| Land area | 4.39 sq mi (11.37 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.5838, -74.2275 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 07008 |
| Telephone area codes | 732, 848 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Carteret
Carteret covers 1 ZIP code: 07008. Telephone area codes serving the area: 732, 848. Browse all ZIP codes in New Jersey for the full list.
Where is Carteret?
Carteret is located in New Jersey, in Middlesex County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Linden 5 km · NJRahway 5 km · NJPerth Amboy 8 km · NJRoselle 8 km · NJElizabeth 10 km · NJRoselle Park 10 km · NJGarwood 11 km · NJSouth Amboy 12 km · NJ
Other places in Middlesex County
New Brunswick 55,846Perth Amboy 55,249Sayreville 45,496South Plainfield 24,131South River 15,931Metuchen 14,977Highland Park 14,959Middlesex 14,461South Amboy 10,237Dunellen 8,176
Frequently asked questions
What county is Carteret, NJ in?
Carteret is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Carteret, NJ?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 25,281.
What time zone is Carteret in?
Carteret is in the America/New_York time zone.