08859 ZIP Code
Parlin, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08859 |
| City/Town: | Parlin |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,487 |
| Median Household Income: | $93,601 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,063 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,016 |
| Median Home Value: | $376,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4582, -74.3038 |
Population Information (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,487 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,186 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,301 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,485 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,304 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,541 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,619 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,386 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,680 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,323 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,560 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,643 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,592 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,439 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 684 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 231 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $376,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,547 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,016 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,790 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 226 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,192 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,598 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,152 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 556 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 573 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,453 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,329 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,422 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,898 | 28.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,921 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08859 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $93,601 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,866 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,030 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,063 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,907 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,112 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 795 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,755 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,881 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,647 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 552 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,465 | 50.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,408 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,167 | 21.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,212 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,170 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,374 | 9.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,224 | 21.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 375 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,823 | 7.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 318 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,708 | 11.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08859 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 172 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 98 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 245 | 2.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 414 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 730 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,629 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,421 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,668 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,069 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,344 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08859 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,411 | 64.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,122 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,015 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 174 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 302 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,708 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08859 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 630 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,179 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 419 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,838 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,271 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 407 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,160 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,632 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,791 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 894 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 442 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 417 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,789 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,147 | 70.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,940 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,698 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08859 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,630 | 86.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,522 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,128 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 457 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 341 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 703 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08859 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,997 | 44.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,222 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 559 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 515 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 625 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,178 | 13.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 902 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08859 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 367 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 968 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 702 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,252 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,345 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,728 | 19.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,215 | 24.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 320 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08859 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 190 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,811 | 20.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,266 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,110 | 34.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,340 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 299 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08859 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,170 | 81.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 58 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,061 | 12.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 217 | 2.5% | 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: | 114 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 158 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08859 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 474 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,289 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,143 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,884 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08859 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 145 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 162 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 56 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 61 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 776 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,066 | 59.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 852 | 16.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 74 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08859 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,461 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $997 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,547 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.03 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,790 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,582 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,106 | 24.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,584 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,168 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,842 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,587 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08859 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,802 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,496 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,258 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 170 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 708 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,650 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08859 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,129 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 235 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 254 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,294 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,363 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,983 | 32.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,103 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 591 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,487 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,761 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 418 | 15.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,412 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 931 | 33.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08859 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,642 | 92.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,552 | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 646 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 686 | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 462 | 29.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 220 | 14.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08859 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,505 | 67.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 492 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,982 | 1622.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,982 | 1622.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,982 | 1622.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,252 | 254.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 865 | 175.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,837 | 373.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08859 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,002 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,218 | 57.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,784 | 42.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,826 | 12.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,487 | 19.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,507 | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 964 | 4.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08859 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,790 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,491 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Parlin, NJ08859