| ZIP Code | 08859 |
|---|---|
| City | Parlin |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732 |
| Elevation | 106 ft |
| Latitude | 40.458172 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.303799 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 259 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,933 (30%) |
| Some College | 1,594 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 1,856 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,500 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,292 (38.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,593 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $407,100 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,625/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,067 |
| Vacant Units | 212 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,067 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 212 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 08859 is located in Parlin, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 24,284, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 08859 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,593 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08859 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $407,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,625 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.1%) and renters (41.0%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 08859 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.3%. Residents are well-educated — 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08859 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 08859 in Parlin, NJ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 24,284 residents, a median household income of $96,593, and a median home value of $407,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.