08861 ZIP Code – Perth Amboy, New Jersey
ZIP Code 08861 is located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and has a population of approximately 58,136 residents. The median household income is $58,221.
This ZIP code is part of Middlesex County. Nearby ZIP codes include 10307, 08832, 08863.
ZIP Code 08861 Data
Population
58,136
Median Household Income
$58,221
Median Home Value
$250,000+
Median Rent
$1,556
Median Age
37.3
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
County
Middlesex County
State
New Jersey
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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 |