City Intelligence
Plainsboro, NJ
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Plainsboro. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
20,693
Median Home
$603K
Median Income
$122K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 20,693, Plainsboro is a smaller NJ city. Median household income is $122K with homes valued around $603K. The city scores highest in amenities (A-).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Plainsboro, NJ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$603K
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner-Occupied
44%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Plainsboro, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
08536
Area StatsPop: 20,693
Home Value: $603K
Plainsboro Area Map
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Schools Near Plainsboro
Schools in and around Plainsboro, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (9)
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
Dayton Elementary School
Deans Elementary School
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Indian Fields Elementary School
Monmouth Junction Elementary School
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Village Elementary School
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Middle Schools (7)
Cranbury School
Crossroads North Middle School
Crossroads South Middle School
Littlebrook School
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
Riverside School
Thomas R Grover Middle School
High Schools (4)
Hightstown High School
South Brunswick High School
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
Livability Grades
How Plainsboro stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Plainsboro and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.