ZIP Code 08528

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Kingston · Somerset County · New Jersey

Population
315

192/sq mi

Median home value
$233,500

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
78.0%

Median age 68.1

Land area
1.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08528 in Kingston, New Jersey has a population of 315. Median home value is $233,500, 16% below the US average. 78.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08528 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Kingston, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 315 residents, producing a population density of 192 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08528 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08528 sits at , while per-capita income is $63,272. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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, a direct signal of whether 08528 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08528

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08528.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

315

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

192

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08528?

68.1

Median Age

35.2%

Male

64.8%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.0%

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

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$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 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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Official Data Resources for Kingston, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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