08861 ZIP Code
Perth Amboy, New jersey
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08861 |
| City/Town: | Perth Amboy |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 58,136 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,221 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,425 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,357 |
| Median Home Value: | $329,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.1 sq miles
13.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5205, -74.2729 |
Population Information (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 58,136 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 28,641 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,495 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,913 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,187 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,774 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,948 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,584 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,054 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,975 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,314 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,766 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,087 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,321 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,186 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,027 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $329,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,556 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,357 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,610 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 747 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,185 | 36.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,425 | 63.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,730 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 6,432 | 16.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,537 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,980 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,169 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,846 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,230 | 10.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,536 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08861 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,221 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,312 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,418 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,425 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,388 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,054 | 89.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,297 | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,465 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,958 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,913 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,138 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,558 | 45.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,364 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,098 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,026 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,374 | 29.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,695 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 24,092 | 41.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 44,956 | 77.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,980 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9,953 | 17.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,007 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 30,016 | 51.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08861 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,215 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,391 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,671 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,357 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,916 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,963 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,522 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,058 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,488 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,029 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08861 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,863 | 58.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,012 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,156 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,502 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 2,253 | 8.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,102 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08861 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,826 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,699 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,527 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,518 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 4,751 | 17.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 292 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,174 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,513 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,201 | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,561 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,326 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 616 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.7% | 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 (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,685 | 80.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,153 | 45.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,391 | 42.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 11,039 | 19.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08861 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,762 | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,680 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,902 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,963 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 444 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,686 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08861 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,497 | 31.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,317 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,805 | 23.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,721 | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,156 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,106 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,734 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08861 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,441 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,173 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,464 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,264 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,657 | 8.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,092 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,458 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,397 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,327 | 31.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08861 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 914 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,607 | 17.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,484 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,007 | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,984 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 361 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08861 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,843 | 75.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 581 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,921 | 14.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,037 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 102 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08861 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,959 | 20.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,929 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,245 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,477 | 12.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08861 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 237 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 82 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 138 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 388 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,044 | 28.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,455 | 48.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 789 | 11.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08861 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,324 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,014 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,556 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.38 |
Households (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,610 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,278 | 37.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,684 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,830 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,118 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,616 | 38.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,648 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08861 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,527 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,672 | 45.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,233 | 39.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,374 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,194 | 39.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08861 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,987 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 986 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 762 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,459 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,394 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,386 | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,931 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 977 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 57,724 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,406 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 957 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,376 | 52.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,073 | 36.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08861 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 52,915 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,484 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,212 | 71.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 771 | 17.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 477 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 501 | 11.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,665 | 54.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,797 | 8.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 26,471 | 551.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 26,471 | 551.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 26,471 | 551.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 894 | 18.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 246 | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 80 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 24,422 | 509.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08861 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 54,223 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,074 | 20.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 43,149 | 79.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 40,755 | 75.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,703 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 355 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 336 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08861 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,610 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,359 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Perth Amboy, NJ08861