08536 ZIP Code
Plainsboro, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08536 |
| City/Town: | Plainsboro |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,693 |
| Median Household Income: | $122,254 |
| Per Capita Income: | $92,585 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,789 |
| Median Home Value: | $603,100 |
| Land Area: | 7.5 sq miles
19.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3331, -74.5866 |
Population Information (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,693 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,340 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,353 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,124 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,285 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,628 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,017 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,009 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,748 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,690 | 17.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,196 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,198 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 990 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,330 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 323 | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 155 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $603,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,849 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,789 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,395 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 394 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,720 | 44.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,675 | 55.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,630 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 151 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 92 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,025 | 7.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,156 | 7.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 751 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,197 | 35.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,258 | 42.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 78.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $122,254 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $166,911 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $165,061 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $92,585 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,884 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,326 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 558 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,501 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,921 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,029 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 376 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,708 | 27.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,228 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 12,697 | 61.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 108 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 906 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 547 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 937 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 74 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 252 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 113 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 498 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08536 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 159 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 44 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 116 | 1.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 242 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 398 | 4.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 793 | 9.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,222 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,312 | 27.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,146 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,963 | 23.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08536 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,640 | 58.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 206 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,004 | 8.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 76 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,046 | 26.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08536 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 382 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,257 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 276 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 734 | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 246 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 463 | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,385 | 12.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,711 | 32.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,170 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 228 | 2.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 205 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 269 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 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 (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,200 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,361 | 88.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,612 | 12.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 436 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08536 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,684 | 91.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 917 | 10.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,001 | 11.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 171 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 225 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08536 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,609 | 29.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 771 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 915 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,024 | 23.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,753 | 19.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 712 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08536 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,089 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,465 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,253 | 37.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,712 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 590 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 274 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 74 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 162 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08536 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 385 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,671 | 30.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,729 | 31.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,069 | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,612 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 323 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08536 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,145 | 49.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,107 | 48.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 96 | 1.1% | 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: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08536 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 358 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,039 | 48.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,088 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 910 | 10.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08536 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 159 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 121 | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 377 | 10.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 681 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,915 | 51.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 455 | 12.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,520 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,849 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,395 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,891 | 58.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,723 | 32.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,619 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,469 | 17.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,115 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,171 | 13.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08536 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,302 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,532 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,387 | 64.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 57 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 318 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,517 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08536 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,174 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 285 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 230 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,483 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 940 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,236 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,827 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 213 | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,636 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 755 | 3.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 78 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 446 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 231 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08536 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,211 | 78.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,301 | 20.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,572 | 36.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,311 | 53.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,402 | 32.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 418 | 9.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,978 | 48.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 239 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,715 | 4483.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,715 | 4483.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,715 | 4483.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 672 | 281.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 258 | 107.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 376 | 157.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 31.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08536 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,569 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,012 | 40.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,557 | 59.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 427 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,312 | 22.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,627 | 33.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 191 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08536 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,395 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,333 | 99.3% | 89.4% |
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