08902 ZIP Code
North Brunswick, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08902 |
| City/Town: | North Brunswick |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,037 |
| Median Household Income: | $110,195 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,444 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,191 |
| Median Home Value: | $377,300 |
| Land Area: | 13.2 sq miles
34.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4415, -74.4912 |
Population Information (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,037 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,352 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,685 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,303 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,788 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,209 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,116 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,794 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,085 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,292 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,933 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,101 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,192 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,781 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,777 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 666 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $377,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,906 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,191 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,824 | 97.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 367 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,260 | 58.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,564 | 41.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,827 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,091 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,590 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,264 | 20.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,187 | 13.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,029 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,364 | 27.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,302 | 20.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $110,195 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,237 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,605 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,444 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,014 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,481 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,489 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,369 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,336 | 77.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,070 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,003 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,618 | 34.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,149 | 21.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,402 | 24.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,526 | 12.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,247 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,458 | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,732 | 22.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,691 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,692 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,311 | 12.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08902 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 276 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 462 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 803 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 803 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,206 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,107 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,491 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,636 | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,426 | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,614 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08902 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,615 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,555 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,095 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 353 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 189 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,210 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08902 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,097 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,390 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 734 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,713 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,703 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 547 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,794 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,584 | 15.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,413 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,412 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 708 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,386 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 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 (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,454 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,076 | 72.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,662 | 29.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,003 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08902 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,148 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,408 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,508 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 722 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 185 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,226 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08902 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,139 | 37.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,690 | 16.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 631 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,087 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,530 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,204 | 13.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,358 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 552 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08902 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,062 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,461 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,018 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,534 | 28.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,329 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,369 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,235 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 748 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 435 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08902 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,406 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,210 | 32.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,059 | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,769 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 631 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08902 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,946 | 81.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,471 | 15.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 137 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08902 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,042 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,333 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,715 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,734 | 17.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08902 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 199 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 163 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 165 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 335 | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,626 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,468 | 48.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,106 | 22.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 198 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,766 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,204 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,906 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,824 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,659 | 54.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,774 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,434 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,688 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,380 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,723 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08902 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,158 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,622 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,127 | 59.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 959 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,017 | 29.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08902 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,466 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 872 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 502 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,902 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,766 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,424 | 23.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,299 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,410 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,457 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,317 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 177 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,559 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,581 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08902 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,319 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,448 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,169 | 48.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,053 | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 430 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 226 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,408 | 63.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,010 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,629 | 1547.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,629 | 1547.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,629 | 1547.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,095 | 108.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,623 | 160.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,334 | 528.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 1.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08902 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,734 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,956 | 51.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,778 | 48.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,679 | 18.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,233 | 15.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,507 | 8.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,359 | 5.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08902 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,824 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,978 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
North Brunswick, NJ08902