City

Plainsboro, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

👥20,558Population
💰$128,426Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$655,100Median Home Value▲ 135% above avg
🎓84.2%College Grads▲ 117% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.8%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 6.6%Asian: 60%Other: 2.7%Race
White25.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Black6.6%
Asian60.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
36%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads84.2% ▲ 117% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma113 (0.9%)
HS Graduate882 (6.7%)
Some College344 (2.6%)
Associates747 (5.7%)
Bachelors862 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree10,269 (77.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 6.7%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 77.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad6.7%
Some College2.6%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate77.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.1%Renter: 55.9%Tenure
Owner44.1%
Renter55.9%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,426 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$655,100 ▲ 135% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,908/mo
Total Housing Units8,894
Vacant Units328

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Plainsboro, NJ

Plainsboro is a city in New Jersey, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,558 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Plainsboro is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,426 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Plainsboro is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $655,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,908 per month.

The population of Plainsboro is highly educated. 84.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority Asian (59.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plainsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08536 20,558 $128,426 $655,100 $1,908 4.7% 84.2% 44.1%