| ZIP Code | 08861 |
|---|---|
| City | Perth Amboy |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/848/908 |
| Elevation | 109 ft |
| Latitude | 40.520494 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.272943 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 19.0% ▲ 90% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.4% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.3% ▲ 152% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,557 (8.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,133 (41.6%) |
| Some College | 3,145 (10%) |
| Associates | 4,117 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 2,723 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,919 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,464 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $340,900 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,623/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,032 |
| Vacant Units | 665 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,032 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 665 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 08861 is located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 58,264, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 08861 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,464 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08861 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $340,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,623 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 08861 is primarily Hispanic (78.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.0%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08861 stands at 12.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 08861 in Perth Amboy, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 58,264 residents, a median household income of $60,464, and a median home value of $340,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.