08879 ZIP Code – South Amboy, New Jersey
ZIP Code 08879 is located in South Amboy, New Jersey and has a population of approximately 22,514 residents. The median household income is $93,243.
This ZIP code is part of Middlesex County. Nearby ZIP codes include 08859, 07721, 08872.
ZIP Code 08879 Data
Population
22,514
Median Household Income
$93,243
Median Home Value
$250,000+
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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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08859 – Parlin
- 07721 – Cliffwood
- 08872 – Sayreville
- 10307 – Staten Island
- 08832 – Keasbey
- 08861 – Perth Amboy
- 07747 – Matawan
- 07735 – Keyport
- 08837 – Edison
- 08863 – Fords
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| 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 |