08854 ZIP Code
Piscataway, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08854 |
| City/Town: | Piscataway |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 60,233 |
| Median Household Income: | $123,236 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,264 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,728 |
| Median Home Value: | $403,100 |
| Land Area: | 18.9 sq miles
49.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5397, -74.4628 |
Population Information (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 60,233 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,803 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,430 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,450 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,775 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,284 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,178 | 11.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,779 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,590 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,026 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,803 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,027 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,307 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,214 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,165 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 635 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $403,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,846 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,728 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,079 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 649 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,237 | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,842 | 34.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,767 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,185 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,733 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,420 | 20.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,543 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,694 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,226 | 30.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,966 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08854 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $123,236 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $140,677 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $136,482 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,264 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 34,383 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 32,023 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,354 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,522 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 27,747 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,213 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,028 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,154 | 33.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,159 | 20.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 19,762 | 32.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,605 | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,505 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,490 | 10.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,210 | 15.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 878 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,879 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 435 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,018 | 10.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08854 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 279 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 460 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 563 | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,058 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,993 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,225 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,961 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,791 | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,500 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08854 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,275 | 63.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,439 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,401 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,963 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 478 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,836 | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08854 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,095 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,805 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 869 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,740 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,857 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 705 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,078 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,917 | 15.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,236 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,479 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,319 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 873 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 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 (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 56,806 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 49,079 | 81.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,879 | 19.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,312 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08854 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,200 | 89.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,880 | 28.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,638 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 609 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,122 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08854 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,232 | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,628 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 739 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 745 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,320 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,565 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,499 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08854 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 87 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,063 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,043 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,385 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,477 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,598 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,987 | 22.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,388 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 805 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 895 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08854 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 249 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,463 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,408 | 24.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,880 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,566 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,162 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08854 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,096 | 82.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 188 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,075 | 12.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 607 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 79 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08854 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 799 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,872 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,882 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,526 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08854 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 73 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 96 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,418 | 12.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,799 | 60.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,583 | 23.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 83 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08854 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,770 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,135 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,846 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,079 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,539 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,257 | 24.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,462 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,072 | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,013 | 35.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,836 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08854 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,776 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,020 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,079 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 454 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,059 | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,078 | 43.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08854 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 22,080 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 692 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 710 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,894 | 22.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,452 | 11.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 13,332 | 60.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 49,608 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,236 | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 60,118 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,511 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 319 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,170 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,022 | 44.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08854 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 51,211 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,537 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,161 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,302 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,499 | 29.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,074 | 12.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,477 | 63.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 948 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,756 | 2294.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,756 | 2294.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,756 | 2294.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 941 | 99.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,149 | 121.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,024 | 530.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1,156 | 121.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08854 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 57,783 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,523 | 56.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 25,260 | 43.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,563 | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 10,813 | 18.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,289 | 10.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,595 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08854 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,079 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,716 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
Piscataway, NJ08854