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ZIP Code 08854
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ, Middlesex County
Population
61,088
Land area
18.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,227
City
Rutgers University-Busch Campus
ZIP 08854 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08854 at a glance
- ZIP 08854 (Rutgers University-Busch Campus) is about 2.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $127,806 a year, 23% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $449,900 and median rent is $2,019 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08854
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08854, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,806
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$449,900
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$2,019/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
48.8%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
26.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,239
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
31,170
$2.62B annual payroll
PPP loans
$214M
1,523 loans
Campaign donations
$204K
33% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08854, 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
88° / 24°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08854, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 08854
ZIP codes near 08854
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08846Middlesex | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| 08880South Bound Brook | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| 07080South Plainfield | 3.4 mi | 8.2 |
| 08812Dunellen | 3.5 mi | 5.1 |
| 08805Bound Brook | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| 07063Plainfield | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| 08904Highland Park | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| 08873Somerset | 4.5 mi | 32.1 |
| 08817Highland Park | 4.9 mi | 10.6 |
| 08901New Brunswick | 4.9 mi | 6.3 |
| 08836Martinsville | 5.4 mi | 4.5 |
| 08890Zarephath | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08854?
- ZIP code 08854 is in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 08854 in?
- ZIP code 08854 is mostly in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08854?
- About 61,088 people live in the 08854 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.