ZIP Code 08902

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North Brunswick · Middlesex County · New Jersey

Population
41,153

1,168/sq mi

Median income
$121,071

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$433,800

▲ 56% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.7%

Median age 37.7

Land area
35.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 08902 in North Brunswick, New Jersey has a population of 41,153. The median household income is $121,071, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $433,800, 56% above the US average. 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.2 square miles in North Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 41,153 residents, producing a population density of 1,168 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 08902 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08902 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 08902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, 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 08902 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 08902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

41,153

Population

35.2

Area (sq mi)

1,168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for North Brunswick, 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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