ZIP Code 08846

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Middlesex · Middlesex County · New Jersey

Population
13,635

1,510/sq mi

Median income
$105,000

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$446,400

▲ 60% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.9%

Median age 44.3

Land area
9.0 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08846?

44.3

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

27.7%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08846 in?
ZIP code 08846 (Middlesex) 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 08846?
ZIP code 08846 in Middlesex, NJ has a population of 13,635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08846?
The median household income in ZIP 08846 is $105,000, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08846?
The median home value in ZIP 08846 is $446,400, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08846 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08846?
ZIP code 08846 has 436 business establishments employing approximately 4,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08846 are: Construction (59), Manufacturing (56), Retail trade (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08846?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08846 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 08846?
In ZIP code 08846, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 08846?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08846 is 26.1 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 08846?
In ZIP code 08846, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08846 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Middlesex, NJ

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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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