Keasbey, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08832
Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,863
- 757/sq mi High-density area
- $278,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keasbey pairs above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 757
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08832 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08832 covers 3.8 square miles in Keasbey, Middlesex County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,863 residents on file, a density of 757 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 08832, but per-capita income is $27,202. The poverty rate is 31.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $278,800 (46% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,685; owner occupancy is 20.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 08832 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 08832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keasbey, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
850housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 08832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08861
Perth Amboy (08861)
53,099 residents
- 08879
South Amboy (08879)
23,537 residents
- 08859
Parlin (08859)
21,526 residents
- 07095 19,844
Woodbridge (07095)
19,844 residents
- 08872 18,811
Sayreville (08872)
18,811 residents
- 08830 18,459
Iselin (08830)
18,459 residents
- 08840 16,558
Metuchen (08840)
16,558 residents
- 08837 15,847
Edison (08837)
15,847 residents
- 10307 14,096
Staten Island (10307)
14,096 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08832 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08832, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,863 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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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