ZIP Code 08872 -- Sayreville, NJ

Middlesex | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
20,204
Unknown
Median Income
$97,489
Home Value
$447,200
Median Rent
$1,697
Median Age
39.30
Diversity Index
76.60
Very High
Cost of Living
152.4
very high
Unemployment
5.4%

About ZIP Code 08872

ZIP code 08872 in Sayreville, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 20,204. The median household income is $97,489, which is This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $447,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.6x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 152.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.30 years. Approximately 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Middlesex, NJ.

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Population & Age

Total Population
20,204
Median Age
39.30
Male Population
10,414
51.5%
Female Population
9,790
48.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
76.60 Very High
White
46.9%
Black or African American
14.7%
Hispanic or Latino
18.4%
Asian
18.3%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
8.7%
Other Race
10.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$97,489
Mean Household Income
$123,238
Per Capita Income
$45,953
Below Poverty Line
6.1%

This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$447,200
Median Rent
$1,697
Total Housing Units
7,899
Occupied Units
7,449
Vacant Units
450
5.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
59.5%
Renter Occupied
40.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.6x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 59.5% Renter 40.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.4%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
11,304
Employment Rate
94.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
72.2%
Carpool
8.6%
Public Transit
5.3%
Work from Home
9.1%

Cost of Living Index

152.4
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 08872 is 52.4% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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08817
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Other ZIP Codes in Middlesex

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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 08872

ZIP code 08872 (Sayreville, NJ) has a total population of 20,204 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 08872 is $97,489 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 08872 is primarily located in Sayreville, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Middlesex County.

The median home value in ZIP code 08872 is $447,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,697.

The median age in ZIP code 08872 is 39.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 08872 has a cost of living index of 152.40 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 08872, 35.69% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.38% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08872 is 5.40%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.13% 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.