ZIP Code 08879 - South Amboy New Jersey

ZIP Code 08879 is located in South Amboy New Jersey. Portions of 08879 are also in Sayreville and Laurence Harbor and Madison Park and Old Bridge Township. 08879 is entirely within Middlesex County. Regionally, it is located in the Northern New Jersey Area.

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ZIP Code 08879 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameSouth Amboy
Primary CountyMiddlesex County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)22,514
Area Code(s)732 / 848
Current Time
EDT

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08879 Demographics

08879 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08879 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08879 is White. The current unemployment level in 08879 is 4.6%.

Population22,514
Population Growth Rate-5.49%
Population Density2,696 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,967
Percentage High Income Households4.2%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$89,041
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$70,420
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 62.01%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 46.54%

08879 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White14,21962.01%
Black2,42710.58%
Hispanic4,44219.37%
Asian1,7587.67%
Native American860.38%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

08879 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White69347.43%
Black16811.5%
Hispanic45831.35%
Asian1379.38%
Native American20.14%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.21%

08879 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,57510.48%
Bachelor Degree2,98519.87%
High School Diploma5,05733.66%
No High School Diploma4623.07%
GED or Alternate6154.09%
1 or More Years of College2,07113.78%
Associates Degree1,1267.49%
Masters Degree8925.94%
Professional Degree850.57%
Doctorate Degree1571.04%

08879 Geography

Coordinates40.46590424,-74.27869415
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 08879
RegionNorthern New Jersey Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area8 Square Miles

08879 Politics

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08879 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion84d - Inner Coastal Plain

08879 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)22233140505965635544362743
Avg Max Temp (°F)39425161728085837665544463
Avg Precip (In.)3.962.994.144.024.453.724.824.374.433.583.993.848.27

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