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 High-density area
- $121,071
- Median income Above-median income area
- $433,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08902 (North Brunswick, NJ) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.3 in 2023 to 260.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,181. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $433,800 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,110; owner occupancy is 57.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 08902 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 08902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Brunswick, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08902.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
157 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08902?
37.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
35.8%
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?
$121,071
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,701housing units
15,701
Total Housing Units
15,398
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$433,800
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08902 vs 08850 →
ZIP 08902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08901
New Brunswick (08901)
55,223 residents
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
49,921 residents
- 08816
East Brunswick (08816)
46,298 residents
- 08902
North Brunswick (08902)
41,153 residents
- 08852 17,220
Monmouth Junction (08852)
17,220 residents
- 08882 16,008
South River (08882)
16,008 residents
- 08904 13,982
Highland Park (08904)
13,982 residents
- 08824 12,115
Kendall Park (08824)
12,115 residents
- 08823 9,016
Franklin Park (08823)
9,016 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08902 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08824
Kendall Park (08824)
$174,776 median income
- 08810
Dayton (08810)
$151,902 median income
- 08816
East Brunswick (08816)
$143,586 median income
- 08850
Milltown (08850)
$141,601 median income
- 08852
Monmouth Junction (08852)
$133,209 median income
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
$124,972 median income
- 08902
North Brunswick (08902)
$121,071 median income
- 08823
Franklin Park (08823)
$115,597 median income
- 08904
Highland Park (08904)
$104,694 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08902, 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 (41,153 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 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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