| ZIP Code | 08850 |
|---|---|
| City | Milltown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732 |
| Elevation | 43 ft |
| Latitude | 40.449151 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.440313 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 86% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,238 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 584 (10%) |
| Associates | 736 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 620 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,626 (45%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,331 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $436,600 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,520/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,165 |
| Vacant Units | 68 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,165 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 68 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 08850 is located in Milltown, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 8,442, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 08850 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,331 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08850 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $436,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,520 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 08850 is primarily White (74.51%). Residents are well-educated — 55.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.5%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08850 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 08850 in Milltown, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,442 residents, a median household income of $127,331, and a median home value of $436,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.