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08861

New Jersey · 59,351 residents · 5.10 sq mi
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ZIP 08861 is home to 59,351 people in Middlesex County. 49% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Owners hold 37% of the housing stock. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 11,640 people per square mile. Households here earn about 42% less than in Middlesex County as a whole. Among the 35 ZIP codes in Middlesex County, 08861 ranks 35th by median household income.

$64,491
US average: $82,259
$28,740
US average: $44,673
$370,900
US average: $376,019
16.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
5.10 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.1%
Age 65+
13.7%
49.5%
50.5%
2.86 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(5,237)
Black5.8%(3,455)
Hispanic / Latino81.6%(48,416)
Asian2.3%(1,380)
Other1.5%(863)
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Middlesex County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST35TH OF 35HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
07001$101,670
07008$97,021
07064$133,854
07067$122,713
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 08861?

ZIP code 08861 has about 59,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08861?

The typical household in ZIP code 08861 earns about $64,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 08861 expensive?

In ZIP code 08861, the median home is worth about $370,900, and the typical rent is about $1,675 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 08861?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 08861 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08861?

About 19.3% of people in ZIP code 08861 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024