08837 ZIP Code — Edison, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08837 is located in Edison, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 9.14 square miles and serves a population of 19,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908/848.
About ZIP code 08837
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 $392,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $98,728. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,544
population
9.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08837 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08837
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Edison | Acceptable |
| Edison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08899 Edison (1.7 mi)
08840 Metuchen (1.7 mi)
08832 Keasbey (2.2 mi)
08863 Fords (2.4 mi)
08817 Edison (2.5 mi)
08861 Perth Amboy (3.9 mi)
07095 Woodbridge (3.9 mi)
08830 Iselin (4 mi)
08872 Sayreville (4 mi)
08820 Edison (4.1 mi)
08904 Highland Park (4.3 mi)
08859 Parlin (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,544 |
| Population density | 2,138 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5185 |
| Longitude | -74.3497 |
| 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 | 22.2% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
19,544
Population
2,138
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$98,728
Median household income
$44,874
Per capita income
$392,800
Median home value
$1,715
Median monthly rent
48.2%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
3,744
Housing units
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
782
Under 5
849
745
5–9
810
580
10–14
630
445
15–19
484
270
20–24
293
1,837
25–34
1,996
1,531
35–44
1,664
849
45–54
923
502
55–59
545
476
60–64
517
714
65–74
776
394
75–84
429
241
85+
262
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,012 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 14,532 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,816 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
34.2%
White
30.6%
Black or African American
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Other race
5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,439 | 34.2% |
| White | 6,665 | 30.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,652 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,228 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,348 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 1,284 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k+
14.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.1% |
| $200k+ | 14.6% |
| Median income | $98,728 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
6.4%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
13.8%
$300k–$500k
43.4%
$500k–$1M
27.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,715 |
| Owner occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter occupied | 51.8% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 35.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 25.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 10.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.5% |
| Electricity | 10.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,767 | 53.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 545 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,043 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,747 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,706 | 38.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,865 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 27.5% |
| Married | 59.1% | 52.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
23.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 348 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 287 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,122 | 43.9% |
| High school | 995 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,078 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
21.5%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
9.5%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
4.0%
Construction
2.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.0% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.8% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 7.2% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 15.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
4.6%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 13.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 618 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.5% |
| Public insurance | 23.6% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,913 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 2,582 | 14.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 482 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 993 | 5.5% |
| Other languages | 1,019 | 5.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,083 | 61.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,728 | 60.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,646 | 44.2% |
| Foreign born | 355 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,461 | 38.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,390 | 45.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,193 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 367 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 285 | 1.5% |
| French | 267 | 1.4% |
| German | 55 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 46 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 43 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08837
What city is ZIP code 08837 in?
ZIP code 08837 is primarily assigned to Edison, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08837 in?
ZIP code 08837 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08837?
51% 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 08837?
The median home value in ZIP code 08837 is $392,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 08837?
ZIP code 08837 has an estimated population of 19,544 residents, with a density of 2,139 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08837?
The median household income in ZIP code 08837 is $98,728, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08837 in?
ZIP code 08837 observes the EST timezone.