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ZIP Code 08536
Plainsboro Center, NJ, Middlesex County
Population
20,817
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,774
City
Plainsboro Center
ZIP 08536 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08536 at a glance
- ZIP 08536 (Plainsboro Center) is about 2.2 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $137,607, 33% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $704,100 (55% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,033 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08536
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08536, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$137,607
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$704,100
Prices +12.7% in a year
Median rent
$2,033/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
80.9%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
32.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
470
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
18,611
$2.37B annual payroll
PPP loans
$36.32M
493 loans
Campaign donations
$87.82K
47% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08536, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,496
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08536, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
5.6%
U.S. 12.8% -7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 08536
ZIP codes near 08536
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08544Princeton | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 08528Kingston | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| 08542Princeton | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| 08550Princeton Junction | 3.8 mi | 19.1 |
| 08512Cranbury | 4.4 mi | 22.8 |
| 08852Monmouth Junction | 4.6 mi | 13.3 |
| 08540Princeton | 4.7 mi | 51.7 |
| 08553Rocky Hill | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| 08824Kendall Park | 5.7 mi | 4.3 |
| 08810Dayton | 6.1 mi | 5.5 |
| 08561Windsor | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| 08558Blawenburg | 6.9 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08536?
- ZIP code 08536 is in Plainsboro Center, NJ (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 08536 in?
- ZIP code 08536 is mostly in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08536?
- About 20,817 people live in the 08536 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.