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08512

Cranbury, NJ

Total Population
12,519
Median Household Income
$115,000
Median Home Value
$605,700
Median Rent
$1,620

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$115,000
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$605,700
101.9% above state median
Rent
$1,620
100% above state median
Median Age
43.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cranbury, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 56.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 7.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 7.8%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$115,000
+53.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.58 people

Total Households
4,812
Family Households
59.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
35.4%
#2 Industry
Education
24.8%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
10.7%
Total Employed Residents:3,607

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.2%
9 workers
Public Transit
3.7%
174 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,697
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.5%
6,278 employed
Labor Force
6,804
509 unemployed
Median Age
43.9 years
Per Capita Income
$62,053
Poverty Rate
7.8%

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