08861 ZIP Code – Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, ZIP code 08861 is a large ZIP code within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 58,136 residents. The median household income is $58,221 — well below the New Jersey average and below the national average. At $329,600, median home values run above the national average, with 37.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,556 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 38% single-family (increasing), 27% apartments (increasing), 34% duplex/multi-family.
At 12.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 19.2%, above the national average. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 37.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 10307, 08832, 08863.
ZIP Code 08861 Data
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ZIP 08861 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08861 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $329k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,556 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.5% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 10307 – Staten Island
- 08832 – Keasbey
- 08863 – Fords
- 07095 – Woodbridge
- 07077 – Sewaren
- 10309 – Staten Island
- 07064 – Port Reading
- 08879 – South Amboy
- 08837 – Edison
- 08830 – Iselin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10307 | STATEN ISLAND | 14,755 | $124,738 |
| 08832 | KEASBEY | 2,745 | $61,200 |
| 08863 | FORDS | 12,663 | $110,643 |
| 07095 | WOODBRIDGE | 20,927 | $103,481 |
| 07077 | SEWAREN | 2,695 | $107,887 |