| ZIP Code | 08857 |
|---|---|
| City | Old Bridge |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732 |
| Elevation | 30 ft |
| Latitude | 40.392789 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.330397 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.0% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 551 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,177 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 2,850 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 3,364 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,364 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,672 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,192 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $459,400 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,462/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,241 |
| Vacant Units | 381 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,241 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 381 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 08857 is located in Old Bridge, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 40,409, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 08857 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,192 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08857 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $459,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,462 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 08857 is majority White (60.27%). Residents are well-educated — 45.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08857 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 08857 in Old Bridge, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 40,409 residents, a median household income of $101,192, and a median home value of $459,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.