08816 ZIP Code
East Brunswick, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08816 |
| City/Town: | East Brunswick |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,027 |
| Median Household Income: | $138,166 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,694 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,530 |
| Median Home Value: | $462,600 |
| Land Area: | 20.2 sq miles
52.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4291, -74.4163 |
Population Information (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,027 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,084 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,943 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,877 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,889 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,811 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,095 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,357 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,578 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,512 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,611 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,436 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,597 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,087 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,385 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 792 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $462,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,873 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,530 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,822 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 708 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,943 | 82.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,879 | 17.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,998 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 695 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,264 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,663 | 16.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,190 | 12.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,282 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,647 | 31.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,257 | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08816 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $138,166 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $169,552 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $159,306 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,694 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,994 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,598 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,396 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,601 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,351 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,945 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,245 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,332 | 53.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,956 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 14,639 | 29.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 64 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,259 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,703 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,722 | 9.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,711 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 482 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,209 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 376 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,644 | 7.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08816 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 479 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 264 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 725 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 813 | 4.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,579 | 9.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,556 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,346 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,553 | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,076 | 30.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08816 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,227 | 61.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,303 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,898 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 450 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,797 | 19.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08816 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,242 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,197 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 678 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,468 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,141 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 778 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,882 | 11.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,049 | 16.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,331 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,137 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 773 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 897 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,364 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 40,243 | 82.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,099 | 24.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,502 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08816 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,154 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,896 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,229 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 556 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 913 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08816 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,497 | 65.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,815 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 390 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 501 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 648 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,140 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,502 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08816 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 887 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 986 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,849 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,620 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,610 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,227 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,176 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 441 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 725 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08816 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 145 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,667 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,092 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,926 | 28.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,148 | 35.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,552 | 8.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08816 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,671 | 87.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 63 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,536 | 9.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 309 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 135 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08816 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 878 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,249 | 25.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,235 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,460 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08816 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 208 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 110 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 108 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 496 | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,625 | 11.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,631 | 40.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,370 | 38.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 395 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08816 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,125 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,441 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,873 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,822 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,427 | 67.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,404 | 32.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,665 | 9.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,251 | 19.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,460 | 38.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,611 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.90 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08816 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,395 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,230 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,649 | 65.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 488 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 835 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,123 | 26.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08816 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,803 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,052 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 733 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,214 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,809 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,995 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,318 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,043 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,866 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,079 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 249 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,487 | 36.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,343 | 57.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08816 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,352 | 92.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,380 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,779 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,233 | 36.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 522 | 15.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 368 | 10.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,688 | 66.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 843 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,339 | 1938.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,339 | 1938.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,339 | 1938.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,189 | 259.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,898 | 225.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,913 | 226.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 133 | 15.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08816 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,150 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,645 | 53.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 21,505 | 46.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,702 | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8,705 | 18.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,676 | 14.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,422 | 5.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08816 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,822 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,125 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
East Brunswick, NJ08816