08823 ZIP Code — Franklin Park, NJ
Somerset County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08823 is located in Franklin Park, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 3.45 square miles and serves a population of 9,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848.
About ZIP code 08823
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $104,314.
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 — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
9,024
population
3.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08823 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08823
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Franklin Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08824 Kendall Park (1.7 mi)
08852 Monmouth Junction (3.2 mi)
08902 North Brunswick (4.5 mi)
08528 Kingston (4.5 mi)
08553 Rocky Hill (4.6 mi)
08502 Belle Mead (4.7 mi)
08873 Somerset (4.7 mi)
08810 Dayton (5.9 mi)
08850 Milltown (6.5 mi)
08540 Princeton (6.5 mi)
08989 New Brunswick (6.9 mi)
08933 New Brunswick (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,024 |
| Population density | 2,616 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4384 |
| Longitude | -74.5671 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/848 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.4% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
9,024
Population
2,616
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$104,314
Median household income
$49,371
Per capita income
$264,300
Median home value
$2,219
Median monthly rent
70.5%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
2,520
Housing units
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
288
Under 5
328
253
5–9
288
192
10–14
219
204
15–19
231
272
20–24
309
668
25–34
760
668
35–44
760
561
45–54
637
353
55–59
401
255
60–64
290
415
65–74
472
70
75–84
79
24
85+
27
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,754 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 7,270 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,087 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
35.8%
Black or African American
22.2%
White
20.9%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Other race
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,492 | 35.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,169 | 22.2% |
| White | 2,039 | 20.9% |
| Two or more races | 859 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 728 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 430 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.4% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
0.5%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
3.8%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
16.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 16.2% |
| Median income | $104,314 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
32.2%
$300k–$500k
29.4%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,300 |
| Median rent / month | $2,219 |
| Owner occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter occupied | 29.5% |
| Vacant | 1.3% |
| Single-family detached | 17.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 49.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 33.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 62.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.6% |
| Electricity | 18.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,925 | 54.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 225 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 325 | 9.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,033 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,114 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 691 | 19.7% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 31.3% |
| Married | 62.5% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
13.4%
Some college, no degree
9.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
33.0%
Graduate / professional
26.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 99 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 870 | 47.9% |
| High school | 119 | 6.5% |
| College / grad school | 671 | 36.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
15.6%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Finance & real estate
13.7%
Retail trade
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Public administration
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Construction
2.2%
Other services
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.3% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 10.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.9% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 5.7% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
28.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.0% |
| Retirement income | 13.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 14.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.9% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 14.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 5.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 6.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 280 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.9% |
| Public insurance | 21.3% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,408 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,281 | 15.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 191 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 961 | 11.4% |
| Other languages | 97 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,428 | 60.2% |
| Born in same state | 5,290 | 58.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,777 | 41.9% |
| Foreign born | 138 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,596 | 39.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,341 | 65.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 295 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 241 | 2.7% |
| French | 200 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 79 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 72 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 49 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08823
What city is ZIP code 08823 in?
ZIP code 08823 is primarily assigned to Franklin Park, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08823 in?
ZIP code 08823 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08823?
60% 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 08823?
The median household income in ZIP code 08823 is $104,314, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08823?
ZIP code 08823 has an estimated population of 9,024 residents, with a density of 2,614 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08823?
The median home value in ZIP code 08823 is $264,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 08823 in?
ZIP code 08823 observes the EST timezone.