08520 ZIP Code
Hightstown, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08520 |
| City/Town: | Hightstown |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,296 |
| Median Household Income: | $115,931 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,135 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,090 |
| Median Home Value: | $339,600 |
| Land Area: | 18.0 sq miles
46.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2581, -74.5393 |
Population Information (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,296 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,917 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,379 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,805 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,733 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,784 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,614 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,959 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,114 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,832 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,671 | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,622 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,017 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,280 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,312 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 553 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $339,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,533 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,090 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,480 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 610 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,377 | 70.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,103 | 29.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,401 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 693 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 868 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,027 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,506 | 12.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,508 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,942 | 29.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,857 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $115,931 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,321 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $130,889 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,135 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,489 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,910 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 579 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,175 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,049 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,443 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 381 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,958 | 61.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,003 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,566 | 19.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,555 | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,214 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,122 | 10.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,143 | 24.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 594 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 887 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,595 | 19.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 168 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 229 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 417 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 408 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 886 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 991 | 9.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,521 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,140 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,427 | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,293 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,892 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,262 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 518 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 165 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 461 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,180 | 13.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 493 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,597 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 783 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,135 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,279 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 211 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,183 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,310 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,218 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,186 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 956 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 474 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,843 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,452 | 76.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,161 | 24.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,388 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,712 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,670 | 25.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,423 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 394 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 139 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 406 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,691 | 42.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,792 | 25.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 220 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 413 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 638 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,273 | 11.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 862 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 201 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 526 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 956 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 763 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,596 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,784 | 25.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,999 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,169 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 341 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 931 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 281 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,782 | 16.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,627 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,595 | 32.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,399 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,013 | 76.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 114 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,952 | 18.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 361 | 3.4% | 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: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 638 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,112 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,448 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,282 | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 115 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 162 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 356 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,275 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,046 | 41.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,313 | 17.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,699 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,157 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,533 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,480 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,337 | 60.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,768 | 26.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,404 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,152 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,762 | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,887 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,970 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,784 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,245 | 60.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 129 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 720 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,491 | 29.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,349 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 334 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 286 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,783 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,450 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,496 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,888 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 673 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,231 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,281 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 211 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 909 | 39.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,161 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,658 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,253 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,353 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,587 | 48.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 220 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 313 | 9.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,193 | 68.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 435 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,103 | 2092.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,103 | 2092.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,103 | 2092.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 814 | 187.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 434 | 99.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,843 | 883.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 20.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,491 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,886 | 57.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,605 | 42.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,991 | 21.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,070 | 11.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,121 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 423 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,480 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,195 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Hightstown, NJ08520