ZIP Code 08832
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Keasbey · Middlesex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 2,863
- Median home value
- $278,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.3%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
757/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 08832 in Keasbey, New Jersey has a population of 2,863. Median home value is $278,800, 0% above the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Keasbey, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,863 residents, producing a population density of 757 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08832 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08832 sits at —, while per-capita income is $27,202. The poverty rate stands at 31.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $278,800 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,685 per month, and 20.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08832 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08832.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
36 establishments
- Wholesale trade 10
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08832, Keasbey, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,863
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
757
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08832?
42.0
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
33.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$27,202
Per Capita Income
31.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
850
Total Housing Units
850
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,800
Median Home Value
-46% vs state
$1,685
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 08832, employing approximately 6,067 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,048,000.
81
Businesses
6,067
Employees
$261.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 44.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08832 vs 08863 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08863 | Fords, NJ | 12,320 | 0.8 mi |
| 08861 | Perth Amboy, NJ | 53,099 | 1.8 mi |
| 08837 | Edison, NJ | 15,847 | 2.0 mi |
| 07095 | Woodbridge, NJ | 19,844 | 2.8 mi |
| 08859 | Parlin, NJ | 21,526 | 4.0 mi |
| 08830 | Iselin, NJ | 18,459 | 3.7 mi |
| 08840 | Metuchen, NJ | 16,558 | 3.2 mi |
| 10307 | Staten Island, NY | 14,096 | 3.6 mi |
| 08879 | South Amboy, NJ | 23,537 | 3.9 mi |
| 08872 | Sayreville, NJ | 18,811 | 4.0 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Keasbey, NJ
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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