ZIP Code 08810

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Dayton · Middlesex County · New Jersey

Population
8,401

447/sq mi

Median income
$151,902

▲ 99% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$496,600

▲ 79% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
70.5%

Median age 41.8

Land area
18.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 08810 in Dayton, New Jersey has a population of 8,401. The median household income is $151,902, which is 99% above the national average. Median home value is $496,600, 79% above the US average. 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08810 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.8 square miles in Dayton, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 8,401 residents, producing a population density of 447 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 08810 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08810 sits at $151,902 (25% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,761. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $496,600 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $2,199 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08810 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08810 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 08810

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08810.

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 08810, Dayton, 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

8,401

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

447

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08810?

41.8

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

46.5%

Foreign-Born

White 31.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 50.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$151,902

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$59,761

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,684

Total Housing Units

2,641

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$496,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$2,199

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08810 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 202
2021 +4.8% 212
2022 +16.2% 247
2023 +9.5% 270
2024 +13.0% 305

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 311 business establishments in ZIP 08810, employing approximately 8,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $545,124,000.

311

Businesses

8,493

Employees

$545.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 21.9%
Transportation and warehousing 54 17.4%
Wholesale trade 46 14.8%
Retail trade 20 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 19 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 6.1%
Manufacturing 15 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 13 4.2%
Construction 11 3.5%
Educational services 9 2.9%
Finance and insurance 5 1.6%

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 08810 vs 08852 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08852 Monmouth Junction, NJ 17,220 3.0 mi
08828 Helmetta, NJ 2,178 3.7 mi
08902 North Brunswick, NJ 41,153 4.7 mi
08512 Cranbury, NJ 10,105 4.0 mi
08824 Kendall Park, NJ 12,115 4.6 mi
08831 Monroe Township, NJ 45,620 4.6 mi
08884 Spotswood, NJ 8,257 5.6 mi
08536 Plainsboro, NJ 20,073 5.4 mi
08850 Milltown, NJ 8,281 5.9 mi
08816 East Brunswick, NJ 46,298 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08810 in?
ZIP code 08810 (Dayton) is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08810?
ZIP code 08810 in Dayton, NJ has a population of 8,401 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08810?
The median household income in ZIP 08810 is $151,902, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08810?
The median home value in ZIP 08810 is $496,600, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08810?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08810 is Asian at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08810?
ZIP code 08810 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 8,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08810?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08810 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Transportation and warehousing (54), Wholesale trade (46). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08810?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08810 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 08810?
In ZIP code 08810, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% 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 08810?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08810 is 34.3 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 08810?
In ZIP code 08810, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08810?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08810 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dayton, 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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