08901 ZIP Code – New Brunswick, New Jersey
Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, ZIP code 08901 is a large ZIP code within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 56,870 residents. The median household income of $57,138 is well below the New Jersey average and below the national average. At $289,800, median home values run near the national average, with 21.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,754 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 29% single-family (decreasing), 43% apartments (increasing), 27% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 31.6%, well above the national average. About 24.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 24.1, well below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08904, 08850, 08817.
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ZIP 08901 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08901 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $289k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,754 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 24.1 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.6% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.1% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08904 – Highland Park
- 08850 – Milltown
- 08817 – Edison
- 08902 – North Brunswick
- 08816 – East Brunswick
- 08882 – South River
- 08854 – Piscataway
- 08873 – Somerset
- 08837 – Edison
- 08872 – Sayreville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08904 | HIGHLAND PARK | 14,996 | $93,927 |
| 08850 | MILLTOWN | 8,410 | $127,089 |
| 08817 | EDISON | 48,140 | $105,419 |
| 08902 | NORTH BRUNSWICK | 43,037 | $110,195 |
| 08816 | EAST BRUNSWICK | 49,027 | $138,166 |