| ZIP Code | 08816 |
|---|---|
| City | East Brunswick |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732 |
| Elevation | 121 ft |
| Latitude | 40.429119 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.416287 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.8% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 384 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,014 (18.8%) |
| Some College | 1,880 (5.9%) |
| Associates | 2,966 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,114 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,567 (58.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $141,731 ▲ 86% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $502,600 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,079/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,242 |
| Vacant Units | 552 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,242 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 552 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 08816 is located in East Brunswick, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 48,965, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 08816 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $141,731 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08816 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $502,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,079 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 08816 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.4%. Residents are highly educated — 64.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08816 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 08816 in East Brunswick, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 48,965 residents, a median household income of $141,731, and a median home value of $502,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.