08828 ZIP Code – Helmetta, New Jersey
ZIP code 08828 is a small ZIP code located in Helmetta, New Jersey, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 2,302 residents. The median household income of $104,500 is near the New Jersey average and above the national average. Median home values of $303,000 are above the national average, with 63.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,869 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 48% single-family (decreasing), 46% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average. About 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 43.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08884, 08831, 08816.
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ZIP 08828 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08828 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,302 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $104k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $303k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,869 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.7% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08884 – Spotswood
- 08831 – Monroe Township
- 08816 – East Brunswick
- 08810 – Dayton
- 08850 – Milltown
- 08857 – Old Bridge
- 08882 – South River
- 08902 – North Brunswick
- 08852 – Monmouth Junction
- 08512 – Cranbury
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08884 | SPOTSWOOD | 8,152 | $100,365 |
| 08831 | MONROE TOWNSHIP | 54,229 | $108,626 |
| 08816 | EAST BRUNSWICK | 49,027 | $138,166 |
| 08810 | DAYTON | 8,361 | $136,130 |
| 08850 | MILLTOWN | 8,410 | $127,089 |