ZIP Code 08902 Demographics & Data

About North Brunswick, NJ (ZIP Code 08902)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 08902

The 08902 ZIP Code is primarily associated with North Brunswick, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 40,985. It is estimated that 15.1% of residents in the 08902 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 37.2 years. It is estimated that about 49.5% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $42,212. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $96,389.

Population in 08902

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08902 is 40,985.

North Brunswick, NJ

The 08902 ZIP Code is associated with North Brunswick, NJ in Middlesex County.

Area Codes associated with 08902

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08902 include 732, 848, and 908.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08902

Sunrise: 6:54 am
Sunset: 4:35 pm
Sunrise in 08902 6:54 am
Sunrise in 08902 4:35 pm

Weather forecast for 08902

This Afternoon's forecast for 08902: Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 08902

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 08902 Good

Internet in 08902

An estimated 92.9% of households in ZIP Code 08902 have a computer, while about 90.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08902

The gender split in ZIP Code 08902 is an estimated 50.7% female and approximately 49.3% male.

Health Insurance in 08902

Approximately 10.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08902 (North Brunswick, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08902

The median household income in ZIP Code 08902 is $96,389, while the region's mean household income is $117,435. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,212. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08902 of $42,212 is approximately 1.25% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.0% of the population in 08902 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.9% of 08902 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08902

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.9%
$200,000 or more per year 13.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08902

In ZIP Code 08902, 89.9% of the population graduated high school, while 49.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.9% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08902

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.9%
Some college, no degree 13.2%
Associate's degree 5.2%
Bachelor's degree 28.6%
Graduate or professional degree 21.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08902

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08902, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 19.4% of 08902 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08902 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (47.3%), followed by Asian (25.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08902

Industry Percent
White 47.3%
Black or African American 21.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 25.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 7.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08902

In ZIP Code 08902, 55.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 9.6% of homes. Lastly, 5.6% 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 in 08902

Language Spoken Percent
English only 55.5%
Spanish 14.4%
Other Indo-European languages 15.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 9.6%
Other languages 5.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08902

The median home value in ZIP Code 08902 in July 2024 comes in at $552,123. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $525,042 median value in February 2024, and 8% higher than the $510,386 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08902, an estimated 27.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Middlesex County region.

Home Values in 08902

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $552,123
Jun 2024 $547,382
May 2024 $542,875
Apr 2024 $537,189
Mar 2024 $530,890
Feb 2024 $525,042
Jan 2024 $520,289
Dec 2023 $516,996
Nov 2023 $514,989
Oct 2023 $513,393
Sep 2023 $512,510
Aug 2023 $510,386

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 08902

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 27.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08902

Residents of ZIP Code 08902 are younger than average. The median age of 37.2 years in ZIP Code 08902 is approximately 2.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.5% of the population in 08902 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 08902 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08902

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 5.4%
15 to 19 years 6.7%
20 to 24 years 4.3%
25 to 34 years 15.5%
35 to 44 years 16.5%
45 to 54 years 14.3%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 4.4%
65 to 74 years 7.4%
75 to 84 years 4.0%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08902 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08902

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08902 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08902 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08902 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08902

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08902

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08902 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08902 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes electricity rates in 08902 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08902

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08902 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

Solar Power in 08902

Month ZIP Code 08902 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.68 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.81 3 6.31
Mar 5.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.62 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.59 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.68 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.47 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.12 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.27 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes solar power levels in 08902 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08902

In 08902, 69.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.6 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08902 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 08902 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08902

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 5.1%
Manufacturing 9.9%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.2%
Information 3.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 4.1%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08902 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08902, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08902 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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08902

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 413
Credit reporting or credit repair services 310
Debt collection 26
Checking or savings account 25
Credit card or prepaid card 13
Other 46
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08902

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 410
Improper use of your report 164
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 94
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 53
Managing an account 12
Other 100
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 08902. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.