| ZIP Code | 08828 |
|---|---|
| City | Helmetta |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 66 ft |
| Latitude | 40.378417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.423384 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.4% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 409 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 193 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 241 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 90 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 738 (44%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,081/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,008 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
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.