08502 ZIP Code
Belle Mead, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08502 |
| City/Town: | Belle Mead |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,603 |
| Median Household Income: | $229,272 |
| Per Capita Income: | $114,823 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,827 |
| Median Home Value: | $735,700 |
| Land Area: | 13.2 sq miles
34.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4482, -74.6532 |
Population Information (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,603 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,047 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,556 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 532 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 601 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,244 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 931 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 555 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 780 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,815 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,303 | 19.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,034 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 686 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 598 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 309 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $735,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,290 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,827 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,827 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,164 | 82.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 663 | 17.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,740 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 72 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 551 | 7.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 762 | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 227 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,771 | 35.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,340 | 43.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 79.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $229,272 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $263,291 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $242,159 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $114,823 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,453 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,223 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 230 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,581 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,302 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 625 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 296 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,273 | 45.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 355 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,353 | 46.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 85 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 516 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 292 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 377 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 58 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 117 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 202 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 24 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 54 | 1.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 18 | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 63 | 1.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 156 | 4.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 427 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 415 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 430 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,240 | 58.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,960 | 63.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 204 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 203 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,660 | 26.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 94 | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 845 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 438 | 7.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 63 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 400 | 6.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 775 | 12.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,467 | 23.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,200 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 363 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 261 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 171 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,499 | 99.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,690 | 92.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,505 | 13.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 70 | 0.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,555 | 92.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 639 | 16.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 677 | 17.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 24 | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 13 | 0.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,917 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 311 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 87 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 222 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 188 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 92 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 192 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 652 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,242 | 32.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 733 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 246 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 463 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 103 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 189 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 6 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 335 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 512 | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 525 | 13.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,841 | 48.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 608 | 15.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,202 | 83.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 76 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 452 | 11.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 97 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 88 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 883 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,797 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,059 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 40 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 68 | 2.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 375 | 11.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,352 | 74.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 319 | 10.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,290 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,827 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,043 | 79.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,647 | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 220 | 5.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 482 | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,871 | 48.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 781 | 20.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,757 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,290 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,352 | 70.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 94 | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 813 | 17.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,286 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 159 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,462 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 902 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 658 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,606 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 126 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,569 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 555 | 4.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 28 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 151 | 27.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 376 | 67.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,018 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,494 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 585 | 39.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 774 | 51.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 204 | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 135 | 9.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,456 | 64.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 142 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,147 | 2920.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,147 | 2920.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,147 | 2920.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 463 | 326.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 44 | 31.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 140 | 98.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 14.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,071 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,674 | 51.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,397 | 48.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 347 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,219 | 20.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,787 | 25.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,827 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,809 | 99.5% | 89.4% |
Belle Mead, NJ08502