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 High-density area
- $233,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 78.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $233,500 (55% below the average New Jersey ZIP); owner occupancy is 91.3%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08528 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 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
207housing units
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 ZIP avg
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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08528 in?
ZIP code 08528 (Kingston) is located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08528?
ZIP code 08528 in Kingston, NJ has a population of 315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08528?
The median home value in ZIP 08528 is $233,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08528?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08528 is White at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08528?
ZIP code 08528 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08528?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08528 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08528?
In ZIP code 08528, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08528?
In ZIP code 08528, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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