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Cranbury, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08512

Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,105
184/sq mi
$118,587
Median income
$659,400
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cranbury pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
184
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cranbury, Mercer County, New Jersey, home to 10,105 residents across 55.0 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08512 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,587 (3% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $68,922. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $659,400 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,594 monthly, and 57.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08512, plus 6 more within Mercer County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cranbury, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08512.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08512, Cranbury, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,105

Population

55.0

Area (sq mi)

184

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08512?

48.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

34.9%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 11.5%
Asian 30.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$118,587

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$68,922

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08512 ranks nationally

Cranbury, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$118,587 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,167

Total Housing Units

5,102

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$659,400

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,594

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08512 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 181
2021 +5.5% 191
2022 +7.4% 205
2023 +7.3% 220
2024 +12.2% 247

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 518 business establishments in ZIP 08512, employing approximately 19,234 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,549,654,000.

518

Businesses

19,234

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 131 25.3%
Wholesale trade 81 15.6%
Transportation and warehousing 57 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 7.0%
Manufacturing 33 6.4%
Construction 32 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 25 4.8%
Retail trade 24 4.6%
Other services (except public administration) 23 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.7%
Finance and insurance 12 2.3%
Information 11 2.1%
Educational services 10 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08512 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08512 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08536 Plainsboro, NJ 20,073 3.1 mi
08520 Hightstown, NJ 27,869 4.5 mi
08810 Dayton, NJ 8,401 4.0 mi
08852 Monmouth Junction, NJ 17,220 4.8 mi
08831 Monroe Township, NJ 45,620 5.1 mi
08561 Windsor, NJ 226 5.7 mi
08824 Kendall Park, NJ 12,115 7.2 mi
08550 Princeton Junction, NJ 19,445 5.5 mi
08555 Roosevelt, NJ 877 7.5 mi
08528 Kingston, NJ 315 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

08540 standard
Princeton, NJ
Pop: 47,115
08618 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 38,229
08648 standard
Lawrence Township, NJ
Pop: 32,263
08610 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 30,468
08611 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 28,038
08520 standard
Hightstown, NJ
Pop: 27,869

Related Areas

Mercer County Cranbury, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08512 in? ▼
ZIP code 08512 (Cranbury) is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08512? ▼
ZIP code 08512 in Cranbury, NJ has a population of 10,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08512 is $118,587, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08512 is $659,400, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08512 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08512? ▼
ZIP code 08512 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 19,234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08512 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Wholesale trade (81), Transportation and warehousing (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08512 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08512? ▼
In ZIP code 08512, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08512 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08512? ▼
In ZIP code 08512, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08512 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.