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The median household income in 08879 is $98,000.

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ZIP code

08879

South Amboy, NJ

STANDARD

08879 covers South Amboy in Middlesex County, with 23,263 people in the ACS 2023 estimate.

Figures are for the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), which is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. A PO Box or unique ZIP may have no ZCTA and no demographics. Methodology

ACS 2023 population

23,263

Median household income

$98,000

Median home value

$377,700

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year (vintage 2023). Geography: ZCTA 08879. Methodology

ZIP code map of 08879

Census ZCTA boundary for ZIP 08879 in South Amboy, New Jersey. A ZCTA is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. Methodology · Data sources

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About ZIP code 08879

Type

STANDARD

City

South Amboy

County

Middlesex County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

732, 848

Land area

7.1 sq mi

Water area

0.51 sq mi

Households

9,737

Median gross rent

$1,633

Acceptable cities: Laurence Harbor, Laurence Hbr

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Timezone

America/New_York

Area Codes

732, 848

World Region

Country

Commercial ZIP directory · not ACS

Commercial ZIP directory population_count for ZCTA 08879. Not ACS. Methodology

People in 08879

Race

White15,162
Black or African American1,803
American Indian or Alaska Native96
Asian1,847
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander3
Other race1,787
Two or more races2,267

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 4,388

Age

Under 102,355
10 to 192,419
20 to 292,941
30 to 393,221
40 to 492,883
50 to 593,592
60 to 693,176
70 to 791,555
80 and older823

Income and housing in 08879

Poverty rate

10.3%

Median earnings

$57,998

Median household income

$98,000

Median home value

$377,700

Median gross rent

$1,633

Education

High school graduate89.5%
Bachelor's degree31.6%
Graduate degree11.6%

Places covering 08879

Cities and places — Population overlap

Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each place, based on ZIP Code Database place-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census-place population.

ZIP Code Database place-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_place, keyed by place_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology

Counties — Population overlap

Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each county, based on ZIP Code Database county-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census county population.

Middlesex County100.0%

ZIP Code Database county-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_county, keyed by county_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology

6.2% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 08879

IRS populationACS population

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Population history. Year | ACS population | IRS population. ACS and IRS are separate series. Blank cells mean that source did not publish a count for the year.
Year	ACS population	IRS population
2005		20,722
2006		20,174
2007		21,354
2008		20,431
2009		20,616
2010		20,591
2011	21,411	20,523
2012	22,279	20,510
2013	22,974	20,250
2014	22,885	20,220
2015	23,419	19,970
2016	23,343	19,880
2017	23,214	20,220
2018	22,733	20,260
2019	23,064	20,270
2020	23,183	20,410
2021	21,940	20,140
2022	22,514	20,650
2023	23,263

ACS: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates. IRS: Statistics of Income ZIP Code data.

ZIP codes near 08879

12 nearest ZIP centroids (any distance)

08859Parlin1.4 miPop 24,284 · Income $96,593
07721Cliffwood3.1 miPop 4,445 · Income $128,110
07735Keyport3.1 miPop 19,203 · Income $98,760
10307Staten Island3.4 miPop 14,821 · Income $138,807
08832Keasbey3.7 miPop 2,793 · Income $65,948
08861Perth Amboy3.7 miPop 58,264 · Income $60,464
07747Matawan3.8 miPop 32,246 · Income $124,896
08872Sayreville3.9 miPop 20,040 · Income $97,204
08837Edison4.8 miPop 19,954 · Income $107,948
08863Fords5.2 miPop 13,052 · Income $116,250
10309Staten Island5.4 miPop 34,918 · Income $123,638
08882South River5.4 miPop 16,007 · Income $101,853

ZIP centroids within 2 miles

ZIP centroids within 2 miles of 08879, measured by Census internal point.
ZIP	City	State	Distance (miles)	ACS population	Median income
08859	Parlin	NJ	1.4 mi	24,284	$96,593

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ZIP code 08879 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 08879 in?: 08879 is in South Amboy, NJ.
What county is 08879 in?: 08879 is in Middlesex County.
What is the median household income in 08879?: The median household income in 08879 is $98,000.
Which ZIP codes are near 08879?: Use the radius tool on this page to list ZIP codes within a chosen distance of 08879.