ZIP Code 08816
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East Brunswick · Middlesex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 46,298
- Median income
- $143,586
- Median home value
- $522,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.4%
- Land area
- 53.3 sq mi
868/sq mi
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 08816 in East Brunswick, New Jersey has a population of 46,298. The median household income is $143,586, which is 88% above the national average. Median home value is $522,700, 88% above the US average. 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08816 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.3 square miles in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 46,298 residents, producing a population density of 868 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 08816 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08816 sits at $143,586 (18% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $61,061. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $522,700 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $2,044 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08816 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08816 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 08816
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08816.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
335 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
278 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
186 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 111
Accommodation and food services
111 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08816, East Brunswick, 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
46,298
Population
53.3
Area (sq mi)
868
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08816?
41.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
34.8%
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?
$143,586
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$61,061
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,130
Total Housing Units
16,715
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$522,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$2,044
Median Rent
1976
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
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08816 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 188 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 244 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 268 |
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 1,670 business establishments in ZIP 08816, employing approximately 27,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,772,173,000.
1,670
Businesses
27,237
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 335 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 278 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 186 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 137 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 99 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 89 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 81 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 32 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 1.7% |
| Information | 27 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 08816 vs 08850 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08850 | Milltown, NJ | 8,281 | 1.8 mi |
| 08882 | South River, NJ | 16,008 | 2.3 mi |
| 08884 | Spotswood, NJ | 8,257 | 2.6 mi |
| 08828 | Helmetta, NJ | 2,178 | 3.5 mi |
| 08901 | New Brunswick, NJ | 55,223 | 4.1 mi |
| 08902 | North Brunswick, NJ | 41,153 | 3.8 mi |
| 08904 | Highland Park, NJ | 13,982 | 5.0 mi |
| 08817 | Edison, NJ | 44,621 | 6.1 mi |
| 08872 | Sayreville, NJ | 18,811 | 4.8 mi |
| 08831 | Monroe Township, NJ | 45,620 | 7.1 mi |
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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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