Kendall Park, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08824
Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,115
- 1,201/sq mi High-density area
- $174,776
- Median income Above-median income area
- $628,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kendall Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,201
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08824 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08824 (Kendall Park, NJ) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.1 in 2023 to 286.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08824 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kendall Park, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 12,115 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 1,201 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08824 skews affluent, with a median household income of $174,776 (43% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,344. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $628,000 (22% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,926.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 08824 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 08824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kendall Park, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08824.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade 14
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08824, Kendall Park, 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
12,115
Population
10.1
Area (sq mi)
1,201
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08824?
45.5
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
35.0%
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?
$174,776
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$71,344
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08824 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Kendall Park, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$174,776 Top 14% higher than 86% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,611housing units
4,611
Total Housing Units
4,489
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$628,000
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,926
Median Rent
1978
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08824 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 183 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 200 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 227 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 257 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 286 |
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 256 business establishments in ZIP 08824, employing approximately 1,234 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,296,000.
256
Businesses
1,234
Employees
$61.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 28.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 23.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 12 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 08824 vs 08823 →
ZIP 08824 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
49,921 residents
- 08902
North Brunswick (08902)
41,153 residents
- 08536
Plainsboro (08536)
20,073 residents
- 08852 17,220
Monmouth Junction (08852)
17,220 residents
- 08824 12,115
Kendall Park (08824)
12,115 residents
- 08502 11,317
Belle Mead (08502)
11,317 residents
- 08512 10,105
Cranbury (08512)
10,105 residents
- 08823 9,016
Franklin Park (08823)
9,016 residents
- 08810 8,401
Dayton (08810)
8,401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08824 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08824 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08502
Belle Mead (08502)
$227,242 median income
- 08824
Kendall Park (08824)
$174,776 median income
- 08810
Dayton (08810)
$151,902 median income
- 08553
Rocky Hill (08553)
$148,056 median income
- 08536
Plainsboro (08536)
$137,607 median income
- 08852
Monmouth Junction (08852)
$133,209 median income
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
$124,972 median income
- 08902
North Brunswick (08902)
$121,071 median income
- 08512
Cranbury (08512)
$118,587 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08824 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08823 | Franklin Park, NJ | 9,016 | 1.5 mi |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction, NJ | 17,220 | 2.4 mi |
| 08902 | North Brunswick, NJ | 41,153 | 3.7 mi |
| 08873 | Somerset, NJ | 49,921 | 5.3 mi |
| 08528 | Kingston, NJ | 315 | 4.3 mi |
| 08810 | Dayton, NJ | 8,401 | 4.6 mi |
| 08553 | Rocky Hill, NJ | 682 | 4.9 mi |
| 08536 | Plainsboro, NJ | 20,073 | 6.3 mi |
| 08512 | Cranbury, NJ | 10,105 | 7.2 mi |
| 08502 | Belle Mead, NJ | 11,317 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08824, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,115 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08824 in?
ZIP code 08824 (Kendall Park) 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 08824?
ZIP code 08824 in Kendall Park, NJ has a population of 12,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08824?
The median household income in ZIP 08824 is $174,776, which is 129% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08824?
The median home value in ZIP 08824 is $628,000, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08824 is Asian at 44.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08824?
ZIP code 08824 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 1,234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08824?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08824 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (74), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08824?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08824 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 08824?
In ZIP code 08824, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.4% 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 08824?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08824 is 33.7 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 08824?
In ZIP code 08824, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08824 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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