08820 ZIP Code
Edison, New jersey
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 08820 |
| City/Town: | Edison |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,565 |
| Median Household Income: | $157,114 |
| Per Capita Income: | $82,542 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,330 |
| Median Home Value: | $584,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.4 sq miles
27.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5768, -74.3658 |
Population Information (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,565 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,799 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,766 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,856 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,702 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,127 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,985 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,640 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,021 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,272 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,351 | 16.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,573 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,369 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,933 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,829 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 907 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $584,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,330 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,067 | 98.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 263 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,803 | 75.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,264 | 25.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,255 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,049 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,034 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,171 | 11.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,981 | 7.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 950 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,683 | 35.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,387 | 34.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $157,114 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $188,266 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $170,321 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $82,542 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,318 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,396 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 922 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,792 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,080 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,429 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 859 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,154 | 20.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,250 | 5.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 27,126 | 68.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 81 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 554 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,367 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,416 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,527 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 160 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 508 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 168 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 691 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08820 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 295 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 215 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 355 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 300 | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 549 | 4.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,154 | 8.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,119 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,290 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,895 | 14.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,895 | 37.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08820 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,729 | 50.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,487 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,775 | 14.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 183 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 231 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,658 | 24.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 42.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08820 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 618 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,880 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 649 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,784 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,175 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 546 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,114 | 16.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,522 | 23.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,800 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 592 | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 409 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 307 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 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 (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,814 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,480 | 82.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,145 | 23.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,528 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08820 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,269 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,424 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,753 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 474 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 262 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 612 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08820 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,943 | 59.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,381 | 17.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 285 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 409 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 733 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 795 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 784 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08820 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 392 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 965 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,622 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,737 | 35.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,735 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,228 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,006 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 157 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 458 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08820 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 233 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,147 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,142 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,725 | 27.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,706 | 27.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,377 | 10.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08820 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,817 | 90.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 216 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 819 | 6.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 171 | 1.3% | 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: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08820 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 786 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,578 | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,969 | 45.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,734 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08820 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 49 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 39 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 34 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 340 | 3.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,046 | 31.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,479 | 55.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 783 | 8.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,573 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.38 |
Households (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,067 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,661 | 73.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,080 | 38.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,109 | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,894 | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,084 | 46.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,320 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08820 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,654 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,069 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,623 | 67.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 386 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 562 | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,914 | 25.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08820 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,752 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 940 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 428 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,908 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,412 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,064 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,897 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 457 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,342 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,915 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 218 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,127 | 38.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,570 | 53.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08820 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,359 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,948 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,752 | 44.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,837 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 620 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 359 | 9.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,314 | 46.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 507 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,251 | 4191.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,251 | 4191.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,251 | 4191.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,016 | 200.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 383 | 75.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 931 | 183.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 175 | 34.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08820 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,709 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,957 | 34.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 24,752 | 65.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,052 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14,037 | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9,284 | 24.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 379 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08820 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,067 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,588 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
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