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ZIP Code 08502
Harlingen, NJ, Somerset County
Population
11,849
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
895
City
Harlingen
ZIP 08502 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08502 at a glance
- ZIP 08502 (Harlingen) is 30% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $227,242 a year, about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $816,700 (80% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,298 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08502
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08502, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$227,242
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$816,700
Prices +5.9% in a year
Median rent
$2,298/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
77.7%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
36.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
200
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,899
$128M annual payroll
PPP loans
$9.74M
235 loans
Campaign donations
$205K
41% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08502, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,229
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,407
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08502, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.3%
U.S. 33.3% -12.0 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
5.8%
U.S. 12.8% -7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 08502
ZIP codes near 08502
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08558Blawenburg | 2.7 mi | 15.6 |
| 08553Rocky Hill | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| 08844Neshanic | 4 mi | 55.2 |
| 08540Princeton | 4.7 mi | 51.7 |
| 08528Kingston | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| 08824Kendall Park | 5.4 mi | 4.3 |
| 08821Flagtown | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| 08823Franklin Park | 5.8 mi | 3.5 |
| 08542Princeton | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| 08544Princeton | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| 08525Hopewell | 6.9 mi | 22.4 |
| 08852Monmouth Junction | 7 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08502?
- ZIP code 08502 is in Harlingen, NJ (Somerset County).
- What county is ZIP code 08502 in?
- ZIP code 08502 is mostly in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08502?
- About 11,849 people live in the 08502 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.