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Old Bridge, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08857

Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,898
632/sq mi
$109,312
Median income
$486,600
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Old Bridge pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
632
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08857 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Old Bridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 39,898 residents across 63.1 square miles, a density of 632 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08857 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,312 (10% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,249. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $486,600 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,504 a month; 67.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08857, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 08857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Bridge, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08857.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08857, Old Bridge, 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

39,898

Population

63.1

Area (sq mi)

632

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08857?

42.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

22.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 6.6%
Asian 14.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$109,312

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$55,249

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08857 ranks nationally

Old Bridge, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,312 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,301

Total Housing Units

15,740

Occupied Units

561

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$486,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,504

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08857 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 188
2021 +11.5% 210
2022 +12.5% 236
2023 +11.4% 263
2024 +11.2% 293

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 854 business establishments in ZIP 08857, employing approximately 10,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $569,280,000.

854

Businesses

10,542

Employees

$569.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 154 18.0%
Retail trade 97 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 85 9.9%
Construction 83 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 79 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 51 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 5.5%
Finance and insurance 45 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 3.9%
Wholesale trade 26 3.0%
Manufacturing 18 2.1%
Educational services 15 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.2%
Information 8 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 08857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08857 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08857 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08884 Spotswood, NJ 8,257 3.3 mi
08872 Sayreville, NJ 18,811 5.0 mi
08859 Parlin, NJ 21,526 4.9 mi
07747 Matawan, NJ 30,770 4.4 mi
07751 Morganville, NJ 19,736 4.2 mi
08882 South River, NJ 16,008 4.5 mi
08828 Helmetta, NJ 2,178 5.0 mi
07726 Englishtown, NJ 42,508 7.6 mi
08816 East Brunswick, NJ 46,298 5.2 mi
08879 South Amboy, NJ 23,537 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

08854 standard
Piscataway, NJ
Pop: 55,961
08901 standard
New Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 55,223
08861 standard
Perth Amboy, NJ
Pop: 53,099
08816 standard
East Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 46,298
08831 standard
Monroe Township, NJ
Pop: 45,620
08817 standard
Edison, NJ
Pop: 44,621

Related Areas

Middlesex County Old Bridge, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08857 in? ▼
ZIP code 08857 (Old Bridge) 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 08857? ▼
ZIP code 08857 in Old Bridge, NJ has a population of 39,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08857 is $109,312, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08857 is $486,600, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08857 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08857? ▼
ZIP code 08857 has 854 business establishments employing approximately 10,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08857 are: Health care and social assistance (154), Retail trade (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08857 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08857? ▼
In ZIP code 08857, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08857 is 35.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08857? ▼
In ZIP code 08857, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08857 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.