ZIP Code 08850 Demographics

Middlesex County, New Jersey  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 08850 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,410

↓ 99.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$127,089

↑ +20.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$419,100

↑ +1.7% vs county

Median Age

43.6 yrs

↓ +11.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

↑ 21.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 08850 compares to Middlesex County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 08850 $127k Middlesex $105k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 08850 $419k Middlesex $412k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

31.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,715

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 08850 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$419,100
Down Payment (20%)$83,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,660P&I: $2119 | Tax: $419 | Ins: $122
Rent (Local Median)
$1,715
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $945/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 08850, sorted by distance.

08902 2.5 mi away middlesex county 08901 2.5 mi away middlesex county 08882 3.3 mi away middlesex county 08904 3.7 mi away middlesex county 08817 5.3 mi away middlesex county 08872 5.5 mi away middlesex county 08837 6.8 mi away middlesex county 08854 7.0 mi away middlesex county

About Middlesex County

Middlesex County is located in New Jersey and has a total population of 860,147. The county's median household income is $105,206 and median home value is $411,900. ZIP code 08850 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Middlesex County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.