ZIP Code 08830 -- Iselin, NJ

Middlesex | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.5x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 20.80% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.

Quick Overview

Population
19,551
Unknown
Median Income
$109,500
Home Value
$426,800
Median Rent
$2,113
Median Age
38.50
Diversity Index
73.80
Very High
Cost of Living
161.9
very high
Unemployment
4.0%

About ZIP Code 08830

ZIP code 08830 in Iselin, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 19,551. The median household income is $109,500, which is This is 46% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $426,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.9x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 161.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.50 years. Approximately 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Middlesex, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
19,551
Median Age
38.50
Male Population
9,801
50.1%
Female Population
9,750
49.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
73.80 Very High
White
25.4%
Black or African American
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
14.8%
Asian
48.5%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.6%
Other Race
7.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$109,500
Mean Household Income
$135,542
Per Capita Income
$45,254
Below Poverty Line
7.9%

This is 46% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$426,800
Median Rent
$2,113
Total Housing Units
6,738
Occupied Units
6,512
Vacant Units
226
3.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1959
Owner Occupied
65.3%
Renter Occupied
34.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.9x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.3% Renter 34.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 24.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
10,388
Employment Rate
96.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
55.0%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
12.4%
Work from Home
20.8%

Cost of Living Index

161.9
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 08830 is 61.9% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Middlesex

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
08854 Piscataway 61,088 $127,806
08861 Perth amboy 59,351 $64,491
08901 New brunswick 57,263 $65,810
08831 Jamesburg 55,658 $109,042
08816 East brunswick 49,360 $143,586
08817 Edison 49,020 $110,808

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08830

ZIP code 08830 (Iselin, NJ) has a total population of 19,551 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 08830 is $109,500 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 46% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 08830 is primarily located in Iselin, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Middlesex County.

The median home value in ZIP code 08830 is $426,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,113.

The median age in ZIP code 08830 is 38.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 08830 has a cost of living index of 161.89 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 08830, 53.68% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 24.53% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08830 is 3.95%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 20.80% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.