ZIP Code 08846
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Middlesex · Middlesex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 13,635
- Median income
- $105,000
- Median home value
- $446,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.9%
- Land area
- 9.0 sq mi
1,510/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 08846 in Middlesex, New Jersey has a population of 13,635. The median household income is $105,000, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $446,400, 60% above the US average. 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.0 square miles in Middlesex, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 13,635 residents, producing a population density of 1,510 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 08846 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08846 sits at $105,000 (14% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,617. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $446,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,416 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08846 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 08846
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08846.
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 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 08846, Middlesex, 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
13,635
Population
9.0
Area (sq mi)
1,510
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08846?
44.3
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
27.7%
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?
$105,000
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$51,617
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 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?
5,799
Total Housing Units
5,718
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$1,416
Median Rent
1965
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08846 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 181 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 202 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 227 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 258 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 270 |
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 436 business establishments in ZIP 08846, employing approximately 4,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,487,000.
436
Businesses
4,540
Employees
$297.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 59 | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 08846 vs 08805 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08805 | Bound Brook, NJ | 12,254 | 1.9 mi |
| 08812 | Dunellen, NJ | 14,296 | 2.1 mi |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook, NJ | 4,563 | 2.0 mi |
| 08854 | Piscataway, NJ | 55,961 | 2.7 mi |
| 07059 | Warren, NJ | 15,311 | 4.1 mi |
| 08836 | Martinsville, NJ | 3,845 | 3.2 mi |
| 07063 | Plainfield, NJ | 13,538 | 3.6 mi |
| 07080 | South Plainfield, NJ | 23,377 | 4.5 mi |
| 08873 | Somerset, NJ | 49,921 | 5.5 mi |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 17 | 4.5 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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