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Edison, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08837

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

15,847
677/sq mi
$102,605
Median income
$437,900
Median home value
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edison pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
677
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08837 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 15,847 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 677 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08837 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,605 (16% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,925. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $437,900 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,817 per month, and 49.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08837 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edison, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08837.

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 08837, Edison, 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

15,847

Population

23.4

Area (sq mi)

677

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08837?

37.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

38.3%

Foreign-Born

White 31.6%
African American 10.5%
Asian 40.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$102,605

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$52,925

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08837 ranks nationally

Edison, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,605 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,783

Total Housing Units

7,597

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.4%
Renter 50.6%

$437,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,817

Median Rent

1967

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08837 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 185
2021 +10.4% 204
2022 +12.8% 231
2023 +14.9% 265
2024 +6.2% 282

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 1,087 business establishments in ZIP 08837, employing approximately 37,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,069,635,000.

1,087

Businesses

37,746

Employees

$3.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 167 15.4%
Retail trade 159 14.6%
Wholesale trade 140 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 95 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 81 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 71 6.5%
Finance and insurance 56 5.2%
Construction 50 4.6%
Other services (except public administration) 48 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 3.7%
Information 32 2.9%
Manufacturing 29 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 25 2.3%
Educational services 10 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.5%
Utilities 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

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ZIP 08837 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 08837 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 08837 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 08837 ranks #7 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
08832 Keasbey, NJ 2,863 2.0 mi
08863 Fords, NJ 12,320 1.8 mi
08840 Metuchen, NJ 16,558 2.2 mi
08817 Edison, NJ 44,621 2.6 mi
08872 Sayreville, NJ 18,811 3.4 mi
08861 Perth Amboy, NJ 53,099 3.7 mi
08830 Iselin, NJ 18,459 4.1 mi
08820 Edison, NJ 39,590 4.5 mi
08859 Parlin, NJ 21,526 4.3 mi
08904 Highland Park, NJ 13,982 4.5 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 Edison, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08837 in? ▼
ZIP code 08837 (Edison) 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 08837? ▼
ZIP code 08837 in Edison, NJ has a population of 15,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08837? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08837 is $102,605, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08837? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08837 is $437,900, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08837? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08837 is Asian at 40.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08837? ▼
ZIP code 08837 has 1,087 business establishments employing approximately 37,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08837? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08837 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (167), Retail trade (159), Wholesale trade (140). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08837? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08837 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 08837? ▼
In ZIP code 08837, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.0% 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 08837? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08837 is 29.6 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 08837? ▼
In ZIP code 08837, approximately 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08837? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08837 is 4.8% 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.