ZIP Code 08820
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Edison · Middlesex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 39,590
- Median income
- $171,363
- Median home value
- $630,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.7%
- Land area
- 26.8 sq mi
1,475/sq mi
▲ 125% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 127% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
New York
ZIP code 08820 in Edison, New Jersey has a population of 39,590. The median household income is $171,363, which is 125% above the national average. Median home value is $630,200, 127% above the US average. 71.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.8 square miles in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 39,590 residents, producing a population density of 1,475 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 08820 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08820 sits at $171,363 (40% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $66,131. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $630,200 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $2,081 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08820 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 08820
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08820.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
329 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
244 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 93
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Retail trade 86
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Wholesale trade 76
Wholesale trade
76 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 08820, Edison, 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
39,590
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
1,475
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08820?
42.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
57.1%
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?
$171,363
Median Household Income
+40% vs state
$66,131
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
42.3 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?
13,458
Total Housing Units
13,181
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$630,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$2,081
Median Rent
1983
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08820 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 198 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 209 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 233 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 257 |
| 2024 | +14.3% | 294 |
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 1,143 business establishments in ZIP 08820, employing approximately 13,336 people with a combined annual payroll of $818,786,000.
1,143
Businesses
13,336
Employees
$818.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 329 | 28.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 244 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 86 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 43 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.9% |
| Information | 18 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 08820 vs 08840 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08840 | Metuchen, NJ | 16,558 | 2.4 mi |
| 07080 | South Plainfield, NJ | 23,377 | 2.6 mi |
| 08830 | Iselin, NJ | 18,459 | 2.6 mi |
| 07076 | Scotch Plains, NJ | 23,480 | 3.9 mi |
| 07067 | Colonia, NJ | 18,036 | 2.9 mi |
| 07023 | Fanwood, NJ | 7,318 | 4.6 mi |
| 08837 | Edison, NJ | 15,847 | 4.5 mi |
| 08817 | Edison, NJ | 44,621 | 4.5 mi |
| 07062 | Plainfield, NJ | 12,949 | 4.2 mi |
| 07060 | Plainfield, NJ | 44,998 | 4.0 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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