08879 ZIP Code – South Amboy, New Jersey

08879 is a large ZIP code in South Amboy, New Jersey, part of Middlesex County with a population of approximately 22,514 residents. The median household income of $93,243 is below the New Jersey average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $355,600, above the national average, with 62.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,641, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing), 21% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.

At 8.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.8, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 08859, 07721, 08872.

ZIP Code 08879 Data

Population 22,514

Median Household Income $93,243

Median Home Value $355,600

Median Rent $1,641

Median Age 40.8

Unemployment Rate 8.4%

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

County Middlesex County

State New Jersey

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ZIP 08879 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 08879	NJ Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	22k	15k	10k
Median Household Income	$93k	$113k	$73k
Median Home Value	$355k	$459k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,641	$1,724	$1,088
Median Age	40.8	43.1	43.2
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	5.8%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	10.3%	8.1%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.6%	44.1%	26.9%

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ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
08859	PARLIN	24,487	$93,601
07721	CLIFFWOOD	3,958	$105,302
08872	SAYREVILLE	19,613	$91,596
10307	STATEN ISLAND	14,755	$124,738
08832	KEASBEY	2,745	$61,200