ZIP Code 08861 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 08861 compared to county averages.

Total Population

58,136

↓ 93.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,221

↓ 44.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$329,600

↓ 20.0% vs county

Median Age

37.0 yrs

↑ 5.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.8%

↓ +71.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 08861 compares to Middlesex County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 08861 $58k Middlesex $105k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 08861 $330k Middlesex $412k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

36.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,556

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 08861 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$329,600
Down Payment (20%)$65,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,093P&I: $1667 | Tax: $330 | Ins: $96
Rent (Local Median)
$1,556
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $537/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 08861, sorted by distance.

08832 1.8 mi away middlesex county 10307 2.0 mi away richmond county 08863 2.2 mi away middlesex county 07095 2.4 mi away middlesex county 07077 2.5 mi away middlesex county 10309 2.9 mi away richmond county 07064 3.5 mi away middlesex county 08837 3.7 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 08861 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.