08879 ZIP Code
South Amboy, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08879 |
| City/Town: | South Amboy |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,514 |
| Median Household Income: | $93,243 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,642 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,727 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4664, -74.2786 |
Population Information (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,514 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,888 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,626 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,103 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,195 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,281 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 956 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 999 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,368 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,192 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,845 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,395 | 10.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,414 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,751 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 858 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 157 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,641 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,727 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,209 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 518 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,435 | 59.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,774 | 41.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,980 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 329 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,133 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,754 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,232 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,193 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,444 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,895 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08879 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $93,243 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,953 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,264 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,642 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,863 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,958 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 905 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,798 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,764 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 396 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,776 | 61.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,496 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 104 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,090 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,470 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,578 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,752 | 16.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,069 | 22.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 171 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,682 | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,106 | 13.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08879 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 166 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 209 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 549 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 443 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,102 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,358 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,195 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,103 | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,207 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 877 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08879 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,197 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,202 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,010 | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 96 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 338 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 878 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08879 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 623 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 840 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,244 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,391 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 281 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,438 | 12.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,322 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,767 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 581 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 627 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 523 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,082 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,725 | 74.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,037 | 31.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,402 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08879 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,769 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,548 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,437 | 26.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 433 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 104 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 568 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08879 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,169 | 53.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 865 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,053 | 10.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 378 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 674 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 618 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 970 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08879 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 570 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,107 | 11.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 539 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 572 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 708 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,720 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,537 | 15.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 677 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,297 | 23.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08879 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 216 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,814 | 18.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,759 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,368 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,322 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 248 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08879 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,212 | 78.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 151 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,294 | 14.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 356 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 137 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08879 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 651 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,234 | 35.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,507 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,817 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08879 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 173 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 60 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 846 | 15.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,506 | 64.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 437 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08879 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,380 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,063 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,641 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,209 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,390 | 47.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,545 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,879 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,559 | 27.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,556 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,819 | 30.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08879 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,448 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,054 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,063 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 129 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,101 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,616 | 27.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08879 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,463 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 136 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,890 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 834 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,381 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,437 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,211 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,484 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,688 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 270 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,084 | 40.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,334 | 49.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08879 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,182 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,091 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 997 | 47.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,008 | 48.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 284 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 86 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,712 | 78.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 906 | 4.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,802 | 530.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,802 | 530.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,802 | 530.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,107 | 122.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 428 | 47.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,962 | 216.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 1.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08879 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,411 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,527 | 67.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,884 | 32.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,375 | 15.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,378 | 11.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 525 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 606 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08879 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,209 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,615 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
South Amboy, NJ08879