08812 ZIP Code
Dunellen, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08812 |
| City/Town: | Dunellen |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,054 |
| Median Household Income: | $115,481 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,736 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,009 |
| Median Home Value: | $413,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5987, -74.4788 |
Population Information (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,054 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,692 | 54.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,362 | 45.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 451 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 813 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 947 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,428 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,072 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,103 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,190 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,958 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,203 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,058 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 982 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 593 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 256 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $413,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,518 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,009 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,530 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 479 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,456 | 76.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,074 | 23.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,343 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 283 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 546 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,925 | 31.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,091 | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 546 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,805 | 30.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,147 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08812 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $115,481 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $154,089 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,563 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,736 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,727 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,352 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 375 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,907 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,392 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 594 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 366 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,963 | 49.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 409 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,164 | 15.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,903 | 20.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,594 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,223 | 30.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,724 | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 399 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 391 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 263 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,671 | 26.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08812 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 281 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 150 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 93 | 2.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 68 | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 368 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 451 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 577 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 703 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 513 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,326 | 29.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08812 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,124 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 645 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 373 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 749 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08812 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 697 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 538 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 369 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 731 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 488 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 210 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 747 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,271 | 17.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,218 | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 527 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 351 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 205 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,612 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,060 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,440 | 24.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,321 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08812 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,054 | 89.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,175 | 25.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 910 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 89 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 234 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 376 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08812 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,354 | 67.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 232 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 434 | 8.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 258 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 363 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 132 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 223 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08812 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 243 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 453 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 628 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 257 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 539 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 423 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,026 | 20.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 288 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,152 | 23.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08812 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 146 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 289 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,173 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,824 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,244 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 333 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08812 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,483 | 76.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 522 | 11.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 436 | 9.6% | 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 (08812 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 183 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,244 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,935 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,168 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08812 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 7 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 25 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 43 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 637 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,557 | 45.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 942 | 27.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 122 | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08812 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,912 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,264 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,518 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.03 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.38 |
Households (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,530 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,564 | 56.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,164 | 25.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 754 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 995 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,703 | 37.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,284 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.57 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08812 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,404 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,757 | 43.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,182 | 49.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 63 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 361 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,716 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08812 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,846 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 95 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,528 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,005 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 954 | 24.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,882 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 366 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,933 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 878 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 110 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 364 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 404 | 46.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08812 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,669 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,321 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 793 | 60.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 528 | 40.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 40 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08812 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,516 | 67.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 116 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,538 | 3912.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,538 | 3912.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,538 | 3912.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 397 | 342.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 31 | 26.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,416 | 2082.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08812 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,603 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,535 | 55.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,068 | 44.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,260 | 24.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,032 | 7.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,341 | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 435 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08812 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,530 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,245 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Dunellen, NJ08812