08817 ZIP Code
Edison, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08817 |
| City/Town: | Edison |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,140 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,419 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,817 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,104 |
| Median Home Value: | $379,000 |
| Land Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5147, -74.3931 |
Population Information (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,140 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,941 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,199 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,530 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,778 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,970 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,257 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,262 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,225 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,982 | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,832 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,856 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,907 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,166 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,683 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 692 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $379,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,878 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,104 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,297 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 807 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,746 | 53.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,551 | 46.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,343 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,190 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,705 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,558 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,860 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,095 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,659 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,276 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,419 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,907 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,608 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,817 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,682 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,900 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,754 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,878 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,532 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,628 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 734 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,279 | 35.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,048 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 18,679 | 38.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,216 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,871 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,130 | 10.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,551 | 13.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 944 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,302 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 295 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,010 | 8.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08817 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 660 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 326 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 381 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 622 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,073 | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,639 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,072 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,785 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,281 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,458 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08817 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,327 | 64.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,017 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,968 | 8.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 344 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 375 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,254 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08817 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 643 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,065 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 981 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,597 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,747 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 649 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,449 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,600 | 19.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,165 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,430 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 852 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 675 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,071 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,428 | 75.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,750 | 26.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,836 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08817 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,085 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,743 | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,291 | 20.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 567 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 490 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,225 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08817 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,281 | 48.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,043 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 810 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 866 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,709 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,289 | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,718 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 388 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08817 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 541 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 504 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,576 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,292 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,264 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,814 | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,195 | 24.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 699 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,173 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08817 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 358 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,041 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,341 | 31.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,091 | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,316 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 957 | 5.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08817 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,319 | 81.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,944 | 11.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 524 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 185 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08817 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 913 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,275 | 38.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,268 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,841 | 17.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08817 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 251 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 192 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 217 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 195 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,294 | 14.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,912 | 56.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,667 | 19.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,518 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,094 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,878 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.38 |
Households (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,297 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,847 | 60.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,062 | 31.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,507 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,202 | 19.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,381 | 39.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,357 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08817 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,455 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,579 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,442 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 260 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 926 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,982 | 25.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08817 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,953 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 908 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,054 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,873 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,968 | 16.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,150 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,481 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,288 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,907 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,073 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 684 | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,785 | 43.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,604 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08817 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,159 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,335 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,479 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,934 | 36.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,043 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 922 | 17.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,621 | 59.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 540 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 19,519 | 3614.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 19,519 | 3614.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 19,519 | 3614.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 848 | 157.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,196 | 221.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,141 | 581.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 63 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08817 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,610 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,720 | 48.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 22,890 | 51.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,827 | 10.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7,798 | 17.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8,483 | 19.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,782 | 4.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08817 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,297 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,632 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
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