08816 ZIP Code — East Brunswick, NJ

Middlesex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08816 is located in East Brunswick, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 20.24 square miles and serves a population of 49,027 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.

About ZIP code 08816

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $462,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($138,166) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08816 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

49,027

population

20.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08816 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08816

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08816. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Brunswick	Acceptable
East Brunswick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08850 Milltown (1.7 mi) 08882 South River (2.1 mi) 08884 Spotswood (3.2 mi) 08902 North Brunswick (3.4 mi) 08901 New Brunswick (3.8 mi) 08989 New Brunswick (3.9 mi) 08933 New Brunswick (3.9 mi) 08828 Helmetta (4.1 mi) 08904 Highland Park (4.6 mi) 08872 Sayreville (4.6 mi) 08857 Old Bridge (5.7 mi) 08817 Edison (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	49,027
Population density	2,422 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	20.24 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	40.4366
Longitude	-74.4168
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	732

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.7%	26.5%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	27.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	31.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	25.7%	14.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

49,027

Population

2,422

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$138,166

Median household income

$59,361

Per capita income

$462,600

Median home value

$1,873

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

14,651

Housing units

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,414

Under 5

1,463

1,420

5–9

1,469

1,873

10–14

1,938

1,521

15–19

1,574

1,158

20–24

1,199

2,249

25–34

2,329

3,200

35–44

3,312

3,740

45–54

3,871

1,688

55–59

1,748

1,767

60–64

1,830

2,500

65–74

2,587

1,172

75–84

1,213

389

85+

403

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,709	23.9%
18 and over	37,318	76.1%
65 and over	8,264	16.9%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49%

Asian 27.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Two or more races 6.9%

Other race 4.2%

Black or African American 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	26,332	49%
Asian	14,639	27.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4,722	8.8%
Two or more races	3,703	6.9%
Other race	2,259	4.2%
Black or African American	1,956	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	74	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	64	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.7%	26.5%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	27.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	31.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	25.7%	14.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 30.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	30.2%
Median income	$138,166

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 40.4%

$500k–$1M 38.5%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$462,600
Median rent / month	$1,873
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	35.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.2%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11,427	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	479	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,665	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,251	19.3%
Households with children under 18	6,460	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,611	33.4%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	25.5%
Married	65.2%	59.1%
Separated	1.0%	1.2%
Widowed	2.5%	7.0%
Divorced	4.3%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 16.7%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 27.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	58.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,052	8.2%
Kindergarten	733	5.7%
Elementary school	5,214	40.7%
High school	2,809	21.9%
College / grad school	2,995	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Professional & management 16.5%

Finance & real estate 11.7%

Retail trade 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Construction 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Information 3.2%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.4%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	8.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	20.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 10.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.7%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	17.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.1%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	14.4%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,043	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	46,150	94.1%
Spanish	5,958	12.9%
Other Indo-European	760	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,131	4.6%
Other languages	2,316	5.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	32,688	66.7%
Born in same state	31,845	65.0%
Born in different state	21,374	43.6%
Foreign born	843	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	16,339	33.3%
Not a US citizen	11,555	70.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,358	8.9%
Arab	1,882	3.8%
Irish	1,110	2.3%
French	1,076	2.2%
Norwegian	142	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	110	0.2%
Polish	74	0.2%
German	37	0.1%
Dutch	21	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	95.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08816

What city is ZIP code 08816 in?

ZIP code 08816 is primarily assigned to East Brunswick, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08816 in?

ZIP code 08816 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08816?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 08816 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08816?

The median household income in ZIP code 08816 is $138,166, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08816?

The median home value in ZIP code 08816 is $462,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 08816 in?

ZIP code 08816 observes the EST timezone.