08859 ZIP Code – Parlin, New Jersey
08859 is a ZIP code serving Parlin, New Jersey in Middlesex County with a population of approximately 24,487 residents. At $93,601, the median household income here runs below the New Jersey average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $376,900 is above the national average, with 58.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,547 is above the national average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (decreasing), 26% apartments (decreasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.4%, near the national average. An estimated 6.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 38.7, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08879, 08872, 08832.
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ZIP 08859 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08859 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $93k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $376k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,547 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.9% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08879 – South Amboy
- 08872 – Sayreville
- 08832 – Keasbey
- 07721 – Cliffwood
- 08882 – South River
- 07747 – Matawan
- 08837 – Edison
- 08861 – Perth Amboy
- 10307 – Staten Island
- 08857 – Old Bridge
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08879 | SOUTH AMBOY | 22,514 | $93,243 |
| 08872 | SAYREVILLE | 19,613 | $91,596 |
| 08832 | KEASBEY | 2,745 | $61,200 |
| 07721 | CLIFFWOOD | 3,958 | $105,302 |
| 08882 | SOUTH RIVER | 16,081 | $95,981 |