The 08536 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Plainsboro, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 19,691. The median household income is at $111,258, while an estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 08536 has a median age of approximately 36.1 years, with 9.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 79.0% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $55,516.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08536 is $111,258, while the region's mean household income is $139,253. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $55,516. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08536 of $55,516 is approximately 29.88% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.4% of the population in 08536 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.6% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.6% of 08536 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 19.6% |
In ZIP Code 08536, 98.5% of the population graduated high school, while 79.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 42.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.4% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 9.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 36.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 42.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08536, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 08536 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08536 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Asian (63.6%), followed by White (28.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 63.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 08536, 40.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 25.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 31.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Middlesex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 40.6% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 25.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 31.8% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08536, an estimated 37.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Middlesex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 37.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08536 are younger than average. The median age of 36.1 years in ZIP Code 08536 is approximately 5.25% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 08536 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 18.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 08536 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08536 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08536 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08536 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08536 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 20.67¢/kWh | 15.96¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08536 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.63 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.76 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08536, 70.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.6 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08536 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 22.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08536 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.5% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 30.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.4% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08536, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08536 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Middlesex County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 80 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 64 |
| Checking or savings account | 7 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 7 |
| Debt collection | 6 |
| Other | 18 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 53 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 40 |
| Improper use of your report | 35 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 15 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | 3 |
| Other | 36 |