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 High-density area
- $102,605
- Median income Above-median income area
- $437,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08837 (Edison, NJ) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.2 in 2023 to 281.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,925. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $437,900 (15% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,817; owner occupancy is 49.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 08837 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 08837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edison, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08837.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
167 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
159 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
81 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08837?
37.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
38.3%
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?
$102,605
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$52,925
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08837 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Edison, 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)
$102,605 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
7,783housing units
7,783
Total Housing Units
7,597
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$437,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08861
Perth Amboy (08861)
53,099 residents
- 08817
Edison (08817)
44,621 residents
- 08820
Edison (08820)
39,590 residents
- 08859
Parlin (08859)
21,526 residents
- 08872 18,811
Sayreville (08872)
18,811 residents
- 08830 18,459
Iselin (08830)
18,459 residents
- 08840 16,558
Metuchen (08840)
16,558 residents
- 08837 15,847
Edison (08837)
15,847 residents
- 08904 13,982
Highland Park (08904)
13,982 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08837 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08820
Edison (08820)
$171,363 median income
- 08840
Metuchen (08840)
$146,635 median income
- 08863
Fords (08863)
$115,861 median income
- 08817
Edison (08817)
$110,808 median income
- 08830
Iselin (08830)
$109,500 median income
- 08904
Highland Park (08904)
$104,694 median income
- 08837
Edison (08837)
$102,605 median income
- 08859
Parlin (08859)
$99,882 median income
- 08872
Sayreville (08872)
$97,489 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08837, 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 (15,847 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 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.
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