08854 ZIP Code — Piscataway, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08854 is located in Piscataway, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 18.93 square miles and serves a population of 60,233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
About ZIP code 08854
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $403,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $123,236. The poverty rate of 5% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
60,233
population
18.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08854 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08854
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Piscataway | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08846 Middlesex (2.3 mi)
07080 South Plainfield (3 mi)
08880 South Bound Brook (3.4 mi)
08812 Dunellen (3.5 mi)
08904 Highland Park (3.9 mi)
07063 Plainfield (3.9 mi)
08805 Bound Brook (4.1 mi)
08817 Edison (4.2 mi)
08933 New Brunswick (4.6 mi)
08989 New Brunswick (4.6 mi)
08901 New Brunswick (4.6 mi)
08899 Edison (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 60,233 |
| Population density | 3,182 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5518 |
| Longitude | -74.4647 |
| 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 | 21.5% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.9% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.9% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.8% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
60,233
Population
3,182
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$123,236
Median household income
$41,562
Per capita income
$403,100
Median home value
$1,846
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
11,886
Housing units
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,212
Under 5
1,238
1,373
5–9
1,402
1,625
10–14
1,659
3,551
15–19
3,627
3,848
20–24
3,931
3,755
25–34
3,835
3,970
35–44
4,056
3,365
45–54
3,438
1,992
55–59
2,035
1,636
60–64
1,671
2,085
65–74
2,129
1,071
75–84
1,094
314
85+
321
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,619 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 49,614 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,014 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
30.2%
Asian
29.6%
Black or African American
18.2%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Other race
6.9%
Two or more races
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,154 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 19,762 | 29.6% |
| Black or African American | 12,159 | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,490 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 4,605 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,505 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.5% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.9% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.9% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.8% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
2.7%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k+
20.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.3% |
| $200k+ | 20.5% |
| Median income | $123,236 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
60.5%
$500k–$1M
23.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,846 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.5% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 3.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,539 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,006 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,462 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,072 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,013 | 35.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,836 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.6% | 42.7% |
| Married | 46.9% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
20.2%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 692 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 710 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,894 | 22.2% |
| High school | 2,452 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 13,332 | 60.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Professional & management
15.4%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Retail trade
11.7%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Other services
4.1%
Construction
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.4% |
| Service | 11.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.6% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 4.6% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 12.6% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
5.2%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
5.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.4% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 13.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.4% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 13.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,236 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.6% |
| Public insurance | 19.8% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,783 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 8,206 | 14.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,173 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,653 | 6.3% |
| Other languages | 2,199 | 3.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,477 | 63.9% |
| Born in same state | 37,529 | 62.3% |
| Born in different state | 25,269 | 42.0% |
| Foreign born | 948 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,756 | 36.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 13,072 | 60.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,563 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1,001 | 1.7% |
| French | 862 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 438 | 0.7% |
| English | 118 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 89 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 55 | 0.1% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.4% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08854
What part of Piscataway is ZIP code 08854?
ZIP code 08854 covers a portion of Piscataway, New Jersey, within Middlesex County.
What county is ZIP code 08854 in?
ZIP code 08854 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08854?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08854?
The median household income in ZIP code 08854 is $123,236, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08854?
The median home value in ZIP code 08854 is $403,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 08854?
ZIP code 08854 has an estimated population of 60,233 residents, with a density of 3,182 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08854 in?
ZIP code 08854 observes the EST timezone.