City

Piscataway, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥60,405Population
💰$126,331Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$423,900Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓58.6%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30%Hispanic: 14.3%Black: 19.2%Asian: 32.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White30.0%
Hispanic14.3%
Black19.2%
Asian32.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
21%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads58.6% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma824 (2.4%)
HS Graduate7,617 (21.9%)
Some College2,299 (6.6%)
Associates3,649 (10.5%)
Bachelors2,835 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree17,499 (50.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 50.4%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College6.6%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate50.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
56%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,331 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$423,900 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,929/mo
Total Housing Units18,069
Vacant Units748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Piscataway, NJ

Piscataway is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 60,405 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Piscataway is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,331 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Piscataway is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,929 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Piscataway is well-educated. 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 32.7%.

Piscataway, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Piscataway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08854 60,405 $126,331 $423,900 $1,929 7.4% 58.6% 64.9%

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