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State or areaNew Jersey
ZIP code08817
Telephone code732, 908
Time zoneEastern Time (EST/EDT)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 4 min5:27 am – 8:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 17 min7:17 am – 4:34 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People49,020 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.517,411 householdsMedian household income $110,808Median home value $431,100Median rent $2,030 a month54% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $9,211 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.8% unemployment rate70% of adults are in the labour force, 24,984 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, professional and business services 20%, finance, insurance and real estate 10%Average commute 30 minutes63% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 7% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 18% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages51% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 20% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 44%, other Indo-European languages 17%, Spanish 12%, other Asian or Pacific languages 11%21% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 87°F, lows 66°FColdest month January: highs 40°F, lows 23°F50 in of rain a year, on about 82 dayswettest month June29 in of snow a year, on about 13 days24 days above 90°F, 111 nights below freezing in a typical yearJanuary: 40° / 23°FJFebruary: 43° / 24°FFMarch: 51° / 31°FMApril: 63° / 41°FAMay: 72° / 51°FMJune: 81° / 60°FJJuly: 87° / 66°FJAugust: 85° / 64°FASeptember: 78° / 57°FSOctober: 67° / 44°FONovember: 56° / 35°FNDecember: 45° / 28°FD90°20°Source: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, New Brunswick 3 Se station, 3 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouth Riverriver · 2.7 miMiddlesex College Edison Campuscollege · 1.5 miSilver Lakelake · 1.4 miRutgers University Livingston Campuscollege · 2.4 miMirror Lakelake · 1.9 miMiddlesex Greenway Trailheadtrailhead · 2.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsStelton Community Centerhistoric site · under a mileCentral Avenue Parkpark · under a mile · 67 acresSoldiers and Sailorsstate park · 4.0 miDelaware and Raritan Canal State Parkstate park · 4.1 miEdison State Parkstate park · 4.2 miJoyce Kilmer House Historic Sitestate historic site · 3.3 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.8 on 5 Apr 202423 mi away, 2024 Tewksbury, New JerseyMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 3 Aug 202530 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighMiddlesex County, NJ, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighWinter weather Very HighIce storm Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality81% of days had good air in 2025295 of 362 days measured66 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 36, worst day 112main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Middlesex County monitors, NJ
Internet at home94% of households have a broadband subscription82% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterEdison Water Coserves 35,000 people from surface water purchased1 health-based violation since 2021latest Jul 2025: lead and copper, treatment technique8 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation125 ft38 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital3.2 miPost officeEdison Post Officeunder a mileTown hallEdison Municipal Buildingunder a milePoliceEdison Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationEdison Division of Fire Station 2under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi23 schools9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 8 otherElementaryWashington Elementary Schoolright hereHighEdison High Schoolunder a mileSchoolSaint Matthew Schoolunder a mileCollegeMiddlesex College Edison Campus1.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportNewark Liberty International Airport EWR17 miInterstateI-951.6 miUS highwayUS 11.3 miAmtrakNew Brunswick, NJ NBK3.1 miRailEDISON STATIONNJ TRANSIT1.0 miCoachNeilson Parking PlazaSuburban Transit2.6 miTransit24 stops within a mileNJ TRANSITSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

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  • Somewhere In Time - Highland Park

    Antique Store

    233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904 · 2.2 mi

    5 star reviewLenny always has UNIQUE pieces at GREAT PRICES. Inventory is constantly changing so grab ...

  • Ubry's - Highland Park

    Auto Repair Shop

    115 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904-2443 · 2.3 mi

    5 star reviewBest mechanic all around. Honest, fast, reliable. I will never use anybody else.

  • Brass Lantern - Metuchen

    Antique Store

    418 Main Street, Metuchen, 08840 · 2.5 mi

    5 star reviewThis store is a scrumptious delight to the senses . For those who love ...

 

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  • La Bagels - Edison

    Bagel Shop

    1791 New Jersey 27, Edison, 08817 · under a mile

    5 star reviewbest bagels and pastries EVER!!!!!!!!!

  • Causeway Ice Cream - South River

    Ice Cream Shop

    113 Causeway Street, South River, 08882 · 4.5 mi

    4 star reviewWe have been going to cause way ice cream for 40 years plus a hidden ...

 

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