| ZIP Code | 08854 |
|---|---|
| City | Piscataway |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/908 |
| Elevation | 64 ft |
| Latitude | 40.539658 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.462791 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.6% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 824 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,617 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 2,299 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 3,649 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,835 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,499 (50.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,331 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $423,900 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,929/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,069 |
| Vacant Units | 748 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,069 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 748 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 08854 is located in Piscataway, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 60,405, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.6 years. Economically, 08854 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,331 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08854 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $423,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,929 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 08854 is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 32.7%. Residents are well-educated — 58.6% 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 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08854 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 08854 in Piscataway, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 60,405 residents, a median household income of $126,331, and a median home value of $423,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.