08502 ZIP Code – Belle Mead, New Jersey
08502 is a ZIP code serving Belle Mead, New Jersey in Somerset County with a population of approximately 11,603 residents. At $229,272, the median household income here runs well above the New Jersey average and well above the U.S. average. At $735,700, median home values run well above the national average, with 81.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $2,290 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average. An estimated 2.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 41.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08558, 08553, 08844.
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ZIP 08502 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08502 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $229k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $735k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,290 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 76.9% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08558 – Skillman
- 08553 – Rocky Hill
- 08844 – Hillsborough
- 08528 – Kingston
- 08823 – Franklin Park
- 08821 – Flagtown
- 08824 – Kendall Park
- 08540 – Princeton
- 08542 – Princeton
- 08544 – Princeton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08558 | SKILLMAN | 7,515 | $233,865 |
| 08553 | ROCKY HILL | 794 | $126,250 |
| 08844 | HILLSBOROUGH | 43,077 | $153,091 |
| 08528 | KINGSTON | 163 | Not provided |
| 08823 | FRANKLIN PARK | 9,024 | $104,314 |