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Dayton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08810

Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,401
447/sq mi
$151,902
Median income
$496,600
Median home value
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dayton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
447
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08810 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08810 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 8,401 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 447 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08810 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,902 (25% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,761. Local economic indicators show a 2.5% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $496,600 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,199 a month; 88.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08810, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the 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 08810

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,401

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

447

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 08810 ranks nationally

Dayton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$151,902 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 08810 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08810 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08810 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08810 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

08854 standard
Piscataway, NJ
Pop: 55,961
08901 standard
New Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 55,223
08861 standard
Perth Amboy, NJ
Pop: 53,099
08816 standard
East Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 46,298
08831 standard
Monroe Township, NJ
Pop: 45,620
08817 standard
Edison, NJ
Pop: 44,621

Related Areas

Middlesex County Dayton, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.