City

Cranbury, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,511Population
💰$115,255Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$618,300Median Home Value▲ 122% above avg
🎓61.3%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.2%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 9.3%Asian: 26.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White47.2%
Hispanic14.9%
Black9.3%
Asian26.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads61.3% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,779 (20.6%)
Some College473 (5.5%)
Associates1,057 (12.2%)
Bachelors445 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree4,848 (56.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 56.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College5.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate56.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,255 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$618,300 ▲ 122% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,584/mo
Total Housing Units5,237
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Cranbury, NJ

Cranbury is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,511 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Cranbury is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,255 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cranbury is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $618,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,584 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cranbury is highly educated. 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.2%.

Cranbury, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Cranbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08512 12,511 $115,255 $618,300 $1,584 5.7% 61.3% 61.1%