US ZIP Code
08828

Helmetta, NJ

Middlesex County  ·  New Jersey

● Active
👥 2,317 Population ↓ 6% since 2019
💰 $104,143 Median HH Income
▲ 36% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019
🎂 39.5 Median Age ↓ 5% since 2019
🏠 $321,400 Median Home Value
▲ 15% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019
🎓 49.4% College Grads
▲ 27% above avg
📊 6.8% Unemployment
▲ 39% above avg ↑ 144% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code08828
CityHelmetta
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMiddlesex County
Area Code732/848
Elevation66 ft
Latitude40.378417
Longitude-74.423384
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS34023
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.7% (1,151) Female 50.3% (1,166) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.9%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 4.7%Asian: 10.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White69.9%
Hispanic11.3%
Black4.7%
Asian10.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.35
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads49.4% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate409 (24.4%)
Some College193 (11.5%)
Associates241 (14.4%)
Bachelors90 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree738 (44%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 44%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College11.5%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
1%
$150k–200k
4%
$200k–300k
37%
$300k–500k
48%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,143 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019
Median Home Value$321,400 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,081/mo ↑ 18% since 2019
Total Units1,008
Vacant Units24
Avg HH Size2.35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–50k
12%
$50k–75k
8%
$75k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
31%
$150k–200k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units1,008
Vacant24
Owner Occupied65.9%
Renter Occupied34.2%
Avg HH Size2.35
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08828 is in Helmetta, NJ, in Middlesex County.
ZIP code 08828 is located in New Jersey (NJ).
ZIP code 08828 is in Middlesex County, NJ.
ZIP 08828 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 08828 is 2,317 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 08828 is $104,143 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 08828 is $321,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 08828

ZIP code 08828 is located in Helmetta, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 2,317, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 08828 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,143 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 08828 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $321,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,081 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.

The population of 08828 is majority White (69.92%). Residents are well-educated — 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 08828 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.

Overall, ZIP code 08828 in Helmetta, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,317 residents, a median household income of $104,143, and a median home value of $321,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.