08830 ZIP Code
Iselin, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08830 |
| City/Town: | Iselin |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,511 |
| Median Household Income: | $109,646 |
| Per Capita Income: | $65,115 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,806 |
| Median Home Value: | $369,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5701, -74.3164 |
Population Information (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,511 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,201 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,310 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 746 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,296 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 808 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,155 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 933 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,688 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,638 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,256 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,329 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,296 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,289 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 885 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 192 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $369,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,999 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,806 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,444 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 362 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,428 | 68.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,016 | 31.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,573 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 254 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,083 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,080 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,510 | 11.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 414 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,771 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,461 | 25.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08830 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $109,646 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,332 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $125,441 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $65,115 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,936 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,634 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 302 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,547 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,221 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,256 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 157 | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,257 | 28.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,496 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 9,596 | 51.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 639 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,403 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,372 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,789 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 108 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 664 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,017 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08830 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 139 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 146 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 265 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 200 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 471 | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 578 | 9.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 949 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,387 | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 930 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,379 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08830 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,378 | 55.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 320 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,432 | 14.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 296 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 323 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,463 | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08830 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 296 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,031 | 10.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 252 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,005 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,286 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 237 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,066 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,632 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,022 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 404 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 85 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 318 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,990 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,937 | 80.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,785 | 25.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 521 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08830 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,245 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,082 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,754 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 326 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 134 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 342 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08830 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,537 | 66.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 138 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 120 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 117 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 303 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 796 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 778 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08830 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 164 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 348 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 353 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 991 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 436 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,015 | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,083 | 30.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,114 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 302 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08830 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 819 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,015 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,139 | 31.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,586 | 23.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 188 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08830 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,556 | 86.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 54 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 351 | 5.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 387 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08830 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 446 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,491 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,330 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,177 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08830 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 84 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 26 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 71 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 950 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,606 | 58.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 653 | 14.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08830 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,610 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,141 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,999 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.38 |
Households (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,444 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,222 | 65.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,577 | 24.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 828 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,247 | 19.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,147 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,430 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08830 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,549 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,019 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,011 | 66.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 264 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 221 | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,282 | 30.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08830 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,214 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 354 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 130 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,748 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 576 | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,406 | 33.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,242 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 369 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,511 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,760 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 199 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 733 | 41.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 828 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08830 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,229 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,220 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 564 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,327 | 59.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 506 | 22.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 329 | 14.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,072 | 49.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 586 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,439 | 1610.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,439 | 1610.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,439 | 1610.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 498 | 85.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 163 | 27.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 792 | 135.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 109 | 18.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08830 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,765 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,079 | 39.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,686 | 60.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,322 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7,407 | 41.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,804 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 153 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08830 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,444 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,155 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Iselin, NJ08830