08846 ZIP Code – Middlesex, New Jersey
08846 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Middlesex, New Jersey, part of Middlesex County with a population of approximately 14,525 residents. At $101,868, the median household income here runs near the New Jersey average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $390,200 are well above the national average, with 73.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,471 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average. About 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 44.3, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08805, 08880, 08812.
ZIP Code 08846 Data
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ZIP 08846 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08846 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $101k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $390k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,471 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.5% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08805 – Bound Brook
- 08880 – South Bound Brook
- 08812 – Dunellen
- 08854 – Piscataway
- 08836 – Martinsville
- 07063 – Plainfield
- 07059 – Warren
- 07080 – South Plainfield
- 07060 – Plainfield
- 08835 – Manville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08805 | BOUND BROOK | 14,173 | $82,200 |
| 08880 | SOUTH BOUND BROOK | 4,838 | $92,625 |
| 08812 | DUNELLEN | 14,054 | $115,481 |
| 08854 | PISCATAWAY | 60,233 | $123,236 |
| 08836 | MARTINSVILLE | 4,023 | $214,375 |