City

Edison, NJ

5 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥107,270Population
💰$130,965Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$483,605Median Home Value▲ 73% above avg
🎓65.0%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.6%Hispanic: 11.4%Black: 8.5%Asian: 50.1%Other: 3%Race
White25.6%
Hispanic11.4%
Black8.5%
Asian50.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads65.0% ▲ 68% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma1,310 (1.9%)
HS Graduate13,308 (19%)
Some College4,113 (5.9%)
Associates5,821 (8.3%)
Bachelors4,058 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree41,339 (59.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 19%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 59.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad19.0%
Some College5.9%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate59.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,965 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$483,604 ▲ 73% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,907/mo
Total Housing Units38,145
Vacant Units1,195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Edison, NJ

Edison is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 107,270 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.36 years.

Economically, Edison is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,964 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Edison is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $483,604, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,907 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edison is highly educated. 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority Asian (50.11%).

Edison, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Edison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08817 47,924 $109,734 $411,100 $1,946 7.0% 56.7% 53.9%
08820 39,392 $168,453 $597,700 $1,925 3.9% 76.6% 76.0%
08837 19,954 $107,948 $432,500 $1,778 6.2% 62.1% 50.2%