Kingston, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08528
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 315
- 192/sq mi
- $233,500
- Median home value
- 78.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Kingston pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 192
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08528 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08528 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingston, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to just 315 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 192 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 08528, but per-capita income is $63,272. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $233,500 (55% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08528 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08528
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08528.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 08528, Kingston, 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
315
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
192
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08528?
68.1
Median Age
35.2%
Male
64.8%
Female
8.7%
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?
$63,272
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
207
Total Housing Units
207
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
1943
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 08528, employing approximately 666 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,925,000.
54
Businesses
666
Employees
$51.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.4% |
| Information | 3 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.6% |
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 08528 vs 08553 →
ZIP 08528 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08540
Princeton (08540)
47,115 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
- 08502 11,317
Belle Mead (08502)
11,317 residents
- 08823 9,016
Franklin Park (08823)
9,016 residents
- 08558 6,629
Skillman (08558)
6,629 residents
- 08542 5,189
Princeton (08542)
5,189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08528 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08553 | Rocky Hill, NJ | 682 | 1.5 mi |
| 08540 | Princeton, NJ | 47,115 | 2.5 mi |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction, NJ | 17,220 | 3.7 mi |
| 08542 | Princeton, NJ | 5,189 | 3.2 mi |
| 08536 | Plainsboro, NJ | 20,073 | 4.1 mi |
| 08502 | Belle Mead, NJ | 11,317 | 4.7 mi |
| 08824 | Kendall Park, NJ | 12,115 | 4.3 mi |
| 08550 | Princeton Junction, NJ | 19,445 | 7.3 mi |
| 08823 | Franklin Park, NJ | 9,016 | 4.7 mi |
| 08558 | Skillman, NJ | 6,629 | 4.9 mi |
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