ZIP code 08512: Cranbury, NJ
08512 is a ZIP code in Cranbury, New Jersey, mainly in Middlesex County, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. About 12,928 people live here.
- Population
- 12,928
- Median household income
- $118,587
- Typical home value
- $749,900+0.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,594gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.9
- Homeowners
- 57.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 08512 details
| City | Cranbury |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County (also partly Mercer County) |
| Metro area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 567 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 30.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.32436, -74.52553 |
Median rent in 08512 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $730/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,721/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,225/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 08512
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08536 | Plainsboro, NJ | 3.3 mi | 20,817 |
| 08810 | Dayton, NJ | 3.5 mi | 7,952 |
| 08520 | Hightstown, NJ | 4.6 mi | 29,504 |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction, NJ | 4.6 mi | 18,062 |
| 08831 | Monroe Township, NJ | 4.9 mi | 55,658 |
| 08550 | Princeton Junction, NJ | 5.9 mi | 21,067 |
| 08561 | Windsor, NJ | 6.1 mi | 325 |
| 08828 | Helmetta, NJ | 6.5 mi | 2,459 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 08512?
A typical home in ZIP code 08512 is worth about $749,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $118,587 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Jersey average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $749,900 homeWhat can a $118,587 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 08512
What city is ZIP code 08512?
ZIP code 08512 is in Cranbury, NJ, in Middlesex County.
What county is ZIP code 08512 in?
08512 is mainly in Middlesex County, New Jersey, and partly in Mercer County.
What is the population of ZIP code 08512?
About 12,928 people live in ZIP code 08512, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 08512 in?
08512 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.