08857 ZIP Code
Old Bridge, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08857 |
| City/Town: | Old Bridge |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,430 |
| Median Household Income: | $102,039 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,262 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,024 |
| Median Home Value: | $438,800 |
| Land Area: | 24.0 sq miles
62.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3928, -74.3304 |
Population Information (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,430 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,074 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,356 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,776 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,617 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,450 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,753 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,987 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,631 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,168 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,321 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,820 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,797 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,226 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,860 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,024 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $438,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,433 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,024 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,633 | 97.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 391 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,396 | 66.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,237 | 33.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,847 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 743 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,313 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,809 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,269 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,264 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,591 | 25.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,858 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08857 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $102,039 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $129,562 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,691 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,262 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,676 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,951 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,697 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,370 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,646 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,357 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 860 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 88 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,102 | 69.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,257 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,641 | 14.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,690 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,693 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,620 | 9.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,469 | 16.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 983 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,425 | 6.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 419 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,642 | 6.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08857 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 621 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 194 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 511 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 587 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,408 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,237 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,159 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,037 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,118 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,761 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08857 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,407 | 65.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,877 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,302 | 10.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 159 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,417 | 11.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08857 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,353 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,160 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 560 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,691 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,846 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 733 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,358 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,624 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,211 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,358 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,165 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 866 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% | 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 (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,475 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,809 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,988 | 27.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,717 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08857 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,928 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,749 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,917 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 479 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 305 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 872 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08857 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,107 | 56.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,834 | 11.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 275 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,731 | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 505 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,207 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,338 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08857 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 709 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,398 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,642 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,263 | 20.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,757 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,922 | 24.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,524 | 15.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 424 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 369 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08857 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 464 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,898 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,136 | 19.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,790 | 29.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,104 | 25.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 632 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08857 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,884 | 82.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 234 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,734 | 11.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 650 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08857 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,047 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,711 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,195 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,680 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08857 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 210 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 6 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 134 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,127 | 10.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,712 | 54.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,142 | 30.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08857 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,696 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,147 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,433 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,633 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,799 | 56.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,394 | 21.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,156 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,738 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,423 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,018 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08857 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,069 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,783 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,745 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 453 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 936 | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,099 | 29.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08857 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 652 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 294 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,266 | 36.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,307 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,525 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,722 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,042 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,192 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,242 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 225 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,081 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,936 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08857 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,631 | 93.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,428 | 6.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,017 | 41.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,317 | 54.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 799 | 32.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 94 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08857 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,354 | 77.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 591 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,076 | 1535.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,076 | 1535.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,076 | 1535.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,161 | 365.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 627 | 106.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 59 | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,880 | 318.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 227 | 38.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08857 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,654 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,538 | 71.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,116 | 28.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,304 | 8.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,612 | 14.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,487 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 713 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08857 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,633 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,922 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Old Bridge, NJ08857