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08536

Plainsboro, NJ

Total Population
20,693
Median Household Income
$122,254
Median Home Value
$603,100
Median Rent
$1,849

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$122,254
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$603,100
101.9% above state median
Rent
$1,849
100% above state median
Median Age
36.5 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 Plainsboro, NJ

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

High education levels with 78.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 3.4%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$122,254
+62.7% 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: 2.46 people

Total Households
8,395
Family Households
58.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
54.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
18.5%
#3 Industry
Education
15.6%
Total Employed Residents:6,803

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.9%
76 workers
Public Transit
12.5%
1,004 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,002
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (12.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.3%
11,326 employed
Labor Force
11,884
558 unemployed
Median Age
36.5 years
Per Capita Income
$67,644
Poverty Rate
3.4%

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