ZIP Code 08832

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Keasbey · Middlesex County · New Jersey

Population
2,863

757/sq mi

Median home value
$278,800

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 42

Land area
3.8 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08832?

42.0

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

33.7%

Foreign-Born

White 27.4%
African American 12.0%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

Owner 20.0%
Renter 80.0%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08832 in?
ZIP code 08832 (Keasbey) is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08832?
ZIP code 08832 in Keasbey, NJ has a population of 2,863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08832?
The median home value in ZIP 08832 is $278,800, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08832 is White at 27.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08832?
ZIP code 08832 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 6,067 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08832?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08832 are: Transportation and warehousing (36), Wholesale trade (10), Real estate and rental and leasing (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08832?
In ZIP code 08832, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08832?
In ZIP code 08832, approximately 20.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08832 is 31.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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