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 High-density area
- $118,587
- Median income Above-median income area
- $659,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08512 (Cranbury, NJ) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.8 in 2023 to 246.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,922. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $659,400 (28% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,594; 57.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08512 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
131 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
81 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
57 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
36 establishments
- Manufacturing 33
Manufacturing
33 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 08512?
48.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
34.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$68,922
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08512 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Cranbury, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$118,587 Top 43% higher than 57% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,167housing units
5,167
Total Housing Units
5,102
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$659,400
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08512 vs 08536 →
ZIP 08512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08831
Monroe Township (08831)
45,620 residents
- 08520
Hightstown (08520)
27,869 residents
- 08536
Plainsboro (08536)
20,073 residents
- 08550
Princeton Junction (08550)
19,445 residents
- 08852 17,220
Monmouth Junction (08852)
17,220 residents
- 08824 12,115
Kendall Park (08824)
12,115 residents
- 08512 10,105
Cranbury (08512)
10,105 residents
- 08810 8,401
Dayton (08810)
8,401 residents
- 08555 877
Roosevelt (08555)
877 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08512 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08550
Princeton Junction (08550)
$224,213 median income
- 08824
Kendall Park (08824)
$174,776 median income
- 08810
Dayton (08810)
$151,902 median income
- 08536
Plainsboro (08536)
$137,607 median income
- 08852
Monmouth Junction (08852)
$133,209 median income
- 08512
Cranbury (08512)
$118,587 median income
- 08520
Hightstown (08520)
$118,010 median income
- 08555
Roosevelt (08555)
$110,000 median income
- 08831
Monroe Township (08831)
$109,042 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08512, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,105 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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