08901 ZIP Code
New Brunswick, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08901 |
| City/Town: | New Brunswick |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 56,870 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,138 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,853 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,887 |
| Median Home Value: | $289,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4836, -74.4425 |
Population Information (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 56,870 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,742 | 52.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,128 | 47.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 23.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,895 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,487 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,281 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 8,555 | 15.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 11,588 | 20.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,805 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,665 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,065 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,090 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,832 | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,089 | 3.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,106 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 412 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $289,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,754 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,887 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,626 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,261 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,156 | 20.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,470 | 79.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,064 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,945 | 22.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,052 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,338 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,043 | 11.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,098 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,635 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,953 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 66.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,138 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,409 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,590 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,853 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,093 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,306 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,787 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,694 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,364 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,787 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,121 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,119 | 45.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,273 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,963 | 3.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,156 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 10,874 | 19.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,485 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,243 | 25.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 26,238 | 46.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,746 | 18.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,584 | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 189 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12,719 | 22.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,803 | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 906 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,701 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,299 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,356 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,288 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,568 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,364 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,180 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,161 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,791 | 41.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,992 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,609 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 3,799 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 2,497 | 9.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,237 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,838 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,351 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,155 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,625 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,310 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 342 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 990 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,861 | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,835 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,233 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 983 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 744 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.9% | 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 (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,612 | 82.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,975 | 58.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,826 | 27.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,869 | 17.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,452 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,255 | 20.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,675 | 10.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 961 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 336 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,805 | 18.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,758 | 22.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,206 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,915 | 17.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,620 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,504 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,637 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,247 | 25.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,779 | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,037 | 12.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,275 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,353 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,870 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,550 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,864 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,367 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,751 | 22.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,461 | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,065 | 24.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,643 | 39.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,256 | 19.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 931 | 5.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 531 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,703 | 62.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 344 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,842 | 31.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 323 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 176 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 232 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,616 | 29.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,461 | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,561 | 22.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,988 | 12.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 159 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 81 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 302 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,165 | 36.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,170 | 37.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 242 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,136 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $909 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,754 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.38 |
Households (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,272 | 27.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,015 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,748 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,369 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,466 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,802 | 17.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,349 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 16,651 | 68.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,838 | 24.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 279 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,253 | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 15,153 | 62.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 25,835 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 898 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 769 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,796 | 22.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,528 | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 15,844 | 61.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,265 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 762 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,481 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,153 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 574 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,124 | 60.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,455 | 28.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,129 | 79.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,384 | 20.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,300 | 29.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,863 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,681 | 32.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,221 | 10.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,742 | 66.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,691 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 19,128 | 1131.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 19,128 | 1131.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 19,128 | 1131.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 613 | 36.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 471 | 27.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14,766 | 873.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 788 | 46.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 53,975 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,118 | 46.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 28,857 | 53.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24,083 | 44.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,487 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,433 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 854 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,538 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
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