08817 ZIP Code — Edison, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08817 is located in Edison, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 10.62 square miles and serves a population of 48,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908/848.
About ZIP code 08817
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $379,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $105,419.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
48,140
population
10.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08817 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08817
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08817. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Edison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08899 Edison (0.9 mi)
08904 Highland Park (2.1 mi)
08837 Edison (2.5 mi)
08840 Metuchen (3 mi)
08901 New Brunswick (3.2 mi)
08989 New Brunswick (3.7 mi)
08933 New Brunswick (3.7 mi)
07080 South Plainfield (3.8 mi)
08854 Piscataway (4.2 mi)
08820 Edison (4.3 mi)
08863 Fords (4.6 mi)
08832 Keasbey (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,140 |
| Population density | 4,533 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5192 |
| Longitude | -74.3968 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/908/848 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.9% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
48,140
Population
4,533
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$105,419
Median household income
$42,617
Per capita income
$379,000
Median home value
$1,878
Median monthly rent
53.7%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
9,553
Housing units
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,829
Under 5
1,701
1,957
5–9
1,821
1,539
10–14
1,431
1,169
15–19
1,088
1,172
20–24
1,090
3,743
25–34
3,482
4,135
35–44
3,847
3,021
45–54
2,811
1,480
55–59
1,376
1,506
60–64
1,401
2,158
65–74
2,008
872
75–84
811
359
85+
333
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,631 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 36,509 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,541 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
35.1%
White
32.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Black or African American
9.5%
Two or more races
7.3%
Other race
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18,679 | 35.1% |
| White | 17,279 | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,130 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,048 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,871 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 3,216 | 6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.9% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
15.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 15.1% |
| Median income | $105,419 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
2.5%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
56.2%
$500k–$1M
19.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,878 |
| Owner occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter occupied | 46.3% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 48.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.7% |
| Electricity | 11.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,847 | 60.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 741 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,507 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,202 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,381 | 39.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,357 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 27.1% |
| Married | 58.8% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 908 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,054 | 8.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,873 | 40.8% |
| High school | 1,968 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,150 | 26.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
19.2%
Retail trade
10.9%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
2.8%
Construction
2.7%
Information
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.0% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.9% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.8% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 8.5% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 14.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 13.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,288 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,610 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 7,575 | 17.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,826 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,267 | 5.1% |
| Other languages | 3,045 | 6.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,621 | 59.5% |
| Born in same state | 28,081 | 58.3% |
| Born in different state | 21,511 | 44.7% |
| Foreign born | 540 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,519 | 40.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,027 | 51.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,000 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1,323 | 2.7% |
| French | 1,095 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 890 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 197 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 80 | 0.2% |
| English | 64 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08817
What city is ZIP code 08817 in?
ZIP code 08817 is primarily assigned to Edison, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08817 in?
ZIP code 08817 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08817?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08817?
The median home value in ZIP code 08817 is $379,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08817?
The median household income in ZIP code 08817 is $105,419, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08817?
ZIP code 08817 has an estimated population of 48,140 residents, with a density of 4,535 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08817 in?
ZIP code 08817 observes the EST timezone.