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North Brunswick, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08902

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

41,153
1,168/sq mi
$121,071
Median income
$433,800
Median home value
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Brunswick pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1,168
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08902 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08902 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 41,153 residents across 35.2 square miles, a density of 1,168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08902 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,071 (1% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,181. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $433,800 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $2,110 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08902, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the 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 08902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Brunswick, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08902.

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 08902, North Brunswick, 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

41,153

Population

35.2

Area (sq mi)

1,168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08902?

37.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

35.8%

Foreign-Born

White 27.5%
African American 19.8%
Asian 22.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%

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?

$121,071

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$50,181

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08902 ranks nationally

North Brunswick, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,071 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,701

Total Housing Units

15,398

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$433,800

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$2,110

Median Rent

1982

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08902 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 174
2021 +11.1% 193
2022 +12.2% 216
2023 +9.8% 237
2024 +9.7% 260

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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 08902, employing approximately 19,697 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,114,067,000.

1,162

Businesses

19,697

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 196 16.9%
Retail trade 157 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 146 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 120 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 99 8.5%
Construction 81 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 71 6.1%
Wholesale trade 60 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 53 4.6%
Finance and insurance 42 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 3.5%
Manufacturing 29 2.5%
Information 20 1.7%
Educational services 20 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 08902 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 08902 ranks #4 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 08902 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 08902 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
08850 Milltown, NJ 8,281 2.5 mi
08810 Dayton, NJ 8,401 4.7 mi
08823 Franklin Park, NJ 9,016 4.1 mi
08816 East Brunswick, NJ 46,298 3.8 mi
08824 Kendall Park, NJ 12,115 3.7 mi
08901 New Brunswick, NJ 55,223 3.8 mi
08873 Somerset, NJ 49,921 4.7 mi
08882 South River, NJ 16,008 5.7 mi
08852 Monmouth Junction, NJ 17,220 4.9 mi
08904 Highland Park, NJ 13,982 5.1 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 North Brunswick, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08902 in? ▼
ZIP code 08902 (North Brunswick) 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 08902? ▼
ZIP code 08902 in North Brunswick, NJ has a population of 41,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08902? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08902 is $121,071, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08902? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08902 is $433,800, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08902? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08902 is White at 27.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08902? ▼
ZIP code 08902 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 19,697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08902? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08902 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Retail trade (157), Health care and social assistance (146). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08902? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08902 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 08902? ▼
In ZIP code 08902, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% 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 08902? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08902 is 29.5 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 08902? ▼
In ZIP code 08902, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08902? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08902 is 7.4% 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.