08863 ZIP Code – Fords, New Jersey
Located in Fords, New Jersey, ZIP code 08863 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 12,663 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $110,643, which is near the New Jersey average and well above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $382,900, above the national average, with 71.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,870 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.7%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 38.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 07095, 08832, 08830.
ZIP Code 08863 Data
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ZIP 08863 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08863 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $110k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $382k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,870 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.8% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07095 – Woodbridge
- 08832 – Keasbey
- 08830 – Iselin
- 08837 – Edison
- 08861 – Perth Amboy
- 08840 – Metuchen
- 07077 – Sewaren
- 07067 – Colonia
- 07001 – Avenel
- 08820 – Edison
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07095 | WOODBRIDGE | 20,927 | $103,481 |
| 08832 | KEASBEY | 2,745 | $61,200 |
| 08830 | ISELIN | 18,511 | $109,646 |
| 08837 | EDISON | 19,544 | $98,728 |
| 08861 | PERTH AMBOY | 58,136 | $58,221 |