| ZIP Code | 08830 |
|---|---|
| City | Iselin |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 35 ft |
| Latitude | 40.570142 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.316371 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.9% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 131 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,981 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 851 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 831 (6.6%) |
| Bachelors | 500 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,285 (57.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,615 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $394,200 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,051/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,618 |
| Vacant Units | 264 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,618 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 264 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 08830 is located in Iselin, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 19,151, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 08830 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,615 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08830 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $394,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,051 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 08830 is majority Asian (54.23%). Residents are highly educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08830 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 08830 in Iselin, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,151 residents, a median household income of $112,615, and a median home value of $394,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.