08820 ZIP Code – Edison, New Jersey
Located in Edison, New Jersey, ZIP code 08820 is a large ZIP code within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 39,565 residents. The median household income is $157,114 — above the New Jersey average and well above the national average. Median home values of $584,900 are well above the national average, with 75.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,883 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.9%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 71.1%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.6, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08840, 07080, 08830.
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ZIP 08820 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08820 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $157k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $584k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,883 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 71.1% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08840 – Metuchen
- 07080 – South Plainfield
- 08830 – Iselin
- 07067 – Colonia
- 07076 – Scotch Plains
- 08863 – Fords
- 07060 – Plainfield
- 07066 – Clark
- 07062 – Plainfield
- 07095 – Woodbridge
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08840 | METUCHEN | 18,075 | $148,735 |
| 07080 | SOUTH PLAINFIELD | 24,256 | $123,516 |
| 08830 | ISELIN | 18,511 | $109,646 |
| 07067 | COLONIA | 18,581 | $129,122 |
| 07076 | SCOTCH PLAINS | 24,727 | $179,531 |