08846 ZIP Code
Middlesex, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08846 |
| City/Town: | Middlesex |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,525 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,868 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,512 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,764 |
| Median Home Value: | $390,200 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5746, -74.4983 |
Population Information (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,525 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,881 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,644 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 719 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 807 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 917 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 806 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 601 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,824 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,657 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,357 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,195 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,092 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,306 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,022 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 222 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $390,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,471 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,764 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,580 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 184 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,196 | 75.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,384 | 24.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,675 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 523 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 543 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,910 | 27.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,981 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 944 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,546 | 23.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,228 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08846 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,868 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,170 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,365 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,512 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,219 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,710 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 460 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,681 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,372 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,138 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 200 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,919 | 61.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 956 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 374 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,549 | 10.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,487 | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,240 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,469 | 17.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,873 | 26.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 93 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,315 | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,448 | 16.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08846 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 77 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 121 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 317 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 149 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 663 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 540 | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 734 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,319 | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 886 | 15.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 774 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08846 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,092 | 79.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 633 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 188 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 20 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 67 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 542 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08846 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 762 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 905 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 304 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 604 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 314 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 108 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 527 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,097 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,059 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 617 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 187 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 226 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,509 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,880 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,187 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 967 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08846 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,632 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,668 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,144 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 173 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 224 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08846 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,073 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 412 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 175 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 251 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 161 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 243 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 449 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08846 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 440 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 47 | 0.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 488 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 399 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 404 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,738 | 30.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,461 | 25.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 272 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 493 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08846 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 840 | 14.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,019 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,509 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,170 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 226 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08846 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,766 | 85.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 20 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 692 | 12.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08846 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 327 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,584 | 28.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,250 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,419 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08846 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 119 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 97 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 13 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 675 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,765 | 65.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 468 | 11.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08846 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,664 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,201 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,471 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,580 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,380 | 60.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,308 | 23.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 534 | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,460 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,834 | 32.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,671 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08846 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,701 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,734 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,595 | 63.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 239 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,547 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08846 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,186 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 137 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,475 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 723 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 697 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,471 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 464 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,476 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,621 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 199 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 609 | 37.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 813 | 50.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08846 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,117 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,262 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 707 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 462 | 36.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 18 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08846 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,254 | 77.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 258 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,271 | 1267.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,271 | 1267.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,271 | 1267.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 254 | 98.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 289 | 112.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,501 | 581.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 7.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08846 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,806 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,270 | 67.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,536 | 32.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,603 | 18.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,385 | 10.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 259 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 289 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08846 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,580 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,433 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Middlesex, NJ08846