| ZIP Code | 08852 |
|---|---|
| City | Monmouth Junction |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 147 ft |
| Latitude | 40.389909 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.544087 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.6% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,787 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 504 (4.4%) |
| Associates | 973 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 609 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,505 (65.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,771 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $489,100 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,897/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,721 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,721 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 08852 is located in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 17,333, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 08852 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,771 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08852 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $489,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,897 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 08852 is majority Asian (50.62%). Residents are highly educated — 70.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08852 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 08852 in Monmouth Junction, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,333 residents, a median household income of $121,771, and a median home value of $489,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.