ZIP code 08901
Where is ZIP code 08901?
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08901 belongs to New Brunswick, New Jersey in Middlesex County. 08901 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 732 and 848. About 57,263 people live in the 08901 area, where the median household income is $65,810. The closest ZIP codes are 08906 (New Brunswick, 0.3 mi southwest), 08933 (New Brunswick, 0.3 mi southwest) and 08904 (Highland Park, 1.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 08901 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 40.4891, -74.4482 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 089 |
Population and income in 08901
| Population | 57,263 · higher than 98% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9,137 · higher than 89% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 24.4 years · lower than 99% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $65,810 · lower than 91% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,133 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $353,800 · lower than 74% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,814 a month |
| Housing units | 16,854 |
| Households | 15,676 (3.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 21% / 79% |
| Land area | 6.27 sq mi (plus 0.6 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08901. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08901
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08906 | New Brunswick, NJ | 0.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 08933 | New Brunswick, NJ | 0.3 mi SW | Unique |
| 08904 | Highland Park, NJ | 1.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 08903 | New Brunswick, NJ | 1.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 08875 | Somerset, NJ | 2.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 08899 | Edison, NJ | 2.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 08850 | Milltown, NJ | 2.8 mi S | Standard |
| 08873 | Somerset, NJ | 2.9 mi W | Standard |
| 08902 | North Brunswick, NJ | 3 mi SW | Standard |
| 08817 | Edison, NJ | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 08854 | Piscataway, NJ | 4.3 mi N | Standard |
| 08818 | Edison, NJ | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08901 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08901
123 MAIN ST
NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08901-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08901?
- 08901 is a New Brunswick, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 08901 in?
- ZIP code 08901 is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08901 in?
- 08901 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08901?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08901 use area codes 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08901?
- About 57,263 people live in ZIP code 08901, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08901?
- The median household income in 08901 is $65,810 a year, lower than 91% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08901?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08901 are 08906 (New Brunswick, 0.3 miles), 08933 (New Brunswick, 0.3 miles), 08904 (Highland Park, 1.3 miles) and 08903 (New Brunswick, 1.7 miles).