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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 estimate.

Map of 08879, South Amboy

ZIP code map

ACS population

23,263

Median household income

$98,000

Median home value

$377,700

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

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
732, 848
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
9,495
Irs Estimated Households
12,220
Population Count
22,965
Irs Estimated Population
20,650

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

Counties

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

Population history for 08879

IRS populationACS population
25,29312,646020052023

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ZIP codes near 08879

  1. 08859Parlin0.9 miPop 24,284 · Income $96,593
  2. 08871Sayreville1.7 miPop 115 · Income —
  3. 08832Keasbey3.0 miPop 2,793 · Income $65,948
  4. 08861Perth Amboy3.6 miPop 58,264 · Income $60,464
  5. 08862Perth Amboy3.6 miPop 1,644 · Income —
  6. 07721Cliffwood3.8 miPop 4,445 · Income $128,110
  7. 10307Staten Island3.8 miPop 14,821 · Income $138,807
  8. 08872Sayreville4.2 miPop 20,040 · Income $97,204
  9. 08882South River4.7 miPop 16,007 · Income $101,853
  10. 08863Fords4.9 miPop 13,052 · Income $116,250
  11. 08818Edison5.0 miPop 774 · Income —
  12. 08837Edison5.0 miPop 19,954 · Income $107,948

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?
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