08846 ZIP Code — Middlesex, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08846 is located in Middlesex, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 14,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
About ZIP code 08846
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $390,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,868. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,525
population
3.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08846 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08846
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Middlesex | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08812 Dunellen (1.9 mi)
08805 Bound Brook (2.1 mi)
08880 South Bound Brook (2.2 mi)
08854 Piscataway (2.3 mi)
08836 Martinsville (3.5 mi)
07063 Plainfield (3.6 mi)
07080 South Plainfield (4.5 mi)
07060 Plainfield (4.9 mi)
08835 Manville (5.2 mi)
08873 Somerset (5.4 mi)
07069 Watchung (5.5 mi)
08904 Highland Park (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,525 |
| Population density | 4,162 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5740 |
| Longitude | -74.4984 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.8% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
14,525
Population
4,162
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$101,868
Median household income
$48,793
Per capita income
$390,200
Median home value
$1,471
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
4,380
Housing units
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
341
Under 5
378
382
5–9
425
434
10–14
483
382
15–19
424
285
20–24
316
864
25–34
960
785
35–44
872
1,116
45–54
1,241
566
55–59
629
517
60–64
575
619
65–74
687
484
75–84
538
105
85+
117
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,005 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 11,520 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,550 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.5%
Hispanic or Latino
14.5%
Asian
9.1%
Other race
8.8%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,919 | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,469 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 1,549 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 1,487 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,240 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 956 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 374 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.8% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.4%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
9.7%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $101,868 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
65.9%
$500k–$1M
11.2%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $390,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,471 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 70.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 30.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.4% |
| Electricity | 12.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,380 | 60.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 206 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 534 | 9.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,460 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,834 | 32.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,671 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 24.2% |
| Married | 63.1% | 56.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 137 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,475 | 46.3% |
| High school | 723 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 697 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Professional & management
14.2%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Construction
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Retail trade
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Other services
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
4.2%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
8.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 464 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,806 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 2,062 | 14.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,053 | 7.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 759 | 5.5% |
| Other languages | 109 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,254 | 77.5% |
| Born in same state | 10,996 | 75.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,209 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 258 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,271 | 22.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,208 | 67.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,671 | 18.4% |
| Arab | 480 | 3.3% |
| French | 451 | 3.1% |
| English | 205 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 158 | 1.1% |
| German | 58 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08846
What city is ZIP code 08846 in?
ZIP code 08846 is primarily assigned to Middlesex, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08846 in?
ZIP code 08846 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08846?
The median home value in ZIP code 08846 is $390,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 08846?
ZIP code 08846 has an estimated population of 14,525 residents, with a density of 4,164 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08846?
The median household income in ZIP code 08846 is $101,868, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08846 in?
ZIP code 08846 observes the EST timezone.