08817 ZIP Code – Edison, New Jersey
ZIP code 08817 is a large ZIP code located in Edison, New Jersey, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 48,140 residents. At $105,419, the median household income here runs near the New Jersey average and above the U.S. average. At $379,000, median home values run above the national average, with 53.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,878, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (decreasing), 34% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 48.5%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 38.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08904, 08837, 08840.
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ZIP 08817 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08817 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $105k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $379k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,878 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.5% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08904 – Highland Park
- 08837 – Edison
- 08840 – Metuchen
- 08901 – New Brunswick
- 08832 – Keasbey
- 08854 – Piscataway
- 07080 – South Plainfield
- 08820 – Edison
- 08872 – Sayreville
- 08863 – Fords
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08904 | HIGHLAND PARK | 14,996 | $93,927 |
| 08837 | EDISON | 19,544 | $98,728 |
| 08840 | METUCHEN | 18,075 | $148,735 |
| 08901 | NEW BRUNSWICK | 56,870 | $57,138 |
| 08832 | KEASBEY | 2,745 | $61,200 |