| ZIP Code | 08863 |
|---|---|
| City | Fords |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/848/908 |
| Elevation | 157 ft |
| Latitude | 40.537238 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.312222 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.2% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,322 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 831 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 957 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,118 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,519 (39.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,250 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $414,100 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,976/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,770 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,770 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 08863 is located in Fords, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 13,052, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 08863 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,250 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08863 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $414,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,976 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 08863 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.7%. Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08863 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 08863 in Fords, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,052 residents, a median household income of $116,250, and a median home value of $414,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.