08882 ZIP Code – South River, New Jersey
ZIP code 08882 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in South River, New Jersey, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 16,081 residents. The median household income is $95,981 — below the New Jersey average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $360,800, above the national average, with 65.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,615 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 11.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The median age is 36.5, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08816, 08872, 08850.
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ZIP 08882 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08882 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $95k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $360k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,615 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.1% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08816 – East Brunswick
- 08872 – Sayreville
- 08850 – Milltown
- 08884 – Spotswood
- 08859 – Parlin
- 08901 – New Brunswick
- 08857 – Old Bridge
- 08904 – Highland Park
- 08817 – Edison
- 08837 – Edison
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08816 | EAST BRUNSWICK | 49,027 | $138,166 |
| 08872 | SAYREVILLE | 19,613 | $91,596 |
| 08850 | MILLTOWN | 8,410 | $127,089 |
| 08884 | SPOTSWOOD | 8,152 | $100,365 |
| 08859 | PARLIN | 24,487 | $93,601 |