ZIP code 08520
Where is ZIP code 08520?
Hightstown, New Jersey
Mercer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08520 belongs to Hightstown, New Jersey in Mercer County. 08520 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 609, 640, 732 and 848. About 29,504 people live in the 08520 area, where the median household income is $118,010. The closest ZIP codes are 08512 (Cranbury, 2.7 mi north), 08561 (Windsor, 3.3 mi southwest) and 08555 (Roosevelt, 4.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 08520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hightstown |
| Also accepted | East Windsor |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 609, 640, 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 40.2669, -74.525 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 085 |
Population and income in 08520
| Population | 29,504 · higher than 83% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,636 · lower than 55% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.9 years · lower than 60% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $118,010 · higher than 56% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,563 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $376,600 · lower than 69% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,657 a month |
| Housing units | 11,498 |
| Households | 10,974 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 18.04 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08512 | Cranbury, NJ | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 08561 | Windsor, NJ | 3.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 08555 | Roosevelt, NJ | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 08691 | Robbinsville, NJ | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 08536 | Plainsboro, NJ | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 08535 | Millstone Township, NJ | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 08550 | Princeton Junction, NJ | 6.6 mi W | Standard |
| 08831 | Monroe Township, NJ | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 08510 | Millstone Township, NJ | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 08690 | Trenton, NJ | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 08526 | Imlaystown, NJ | 7.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 08810 | Dayton, NJ | 8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08520
123 MAIN ST
HIGHTSTOWN NJ 08520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EAST WINDSOR as the city name for 08520. Avoid E Windsor: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08520?
- 08520 is a Hightstown, New Jersey ZIP code. East Windsor is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08520 in?
- ZIP code 08520 is in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08520 in?
- 08520 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08520 use area codes 609, 640, 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08520?
- About 29,504 people live in ZIP code 08520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08520?
- The median household income in 08520 is $118,010 a year, higher than 56% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08520 are 08512 (Cranbury, 2.7 miles), 08561 (Windsor, 3.3 miles), 08555 (Roosevelt, 4.1 miles) and 08691 (Robbinsville, 4.9 miles).