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 High-density area
- $109,312
- Median income Above-median income area
- $486,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08857 (Old Bridge, NJ) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.3 in 2023 to 292.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,249. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $486,600 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,504; 67.1% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 08857 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 08857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Bridge, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08857.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
154 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08857?
42.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
22.5%
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?
$109,312
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,301housing units
16,301
Total Housing Units
15,740
Occupied Units
561
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$486,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08857 vs 08884 →
ZIP 08857 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08816
East Brunswick (08816)
46,298 residents
- 07726
Englishtown (07726)
42,508 residents
- 08857
Old Bridge (08857)
39,898 residents
- 07747
Matawan (07747)
30,770 residents
- 08879
South Amboy (08879)
23,537 residents
- 08859
Parlin (08859)
21,526 residents
- 07751
Morganville (07751)
19,736 residents
- 08872
Sayreville (08872)
18,811 residents
- 08882 16,008
South River (08882)
16,008 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08857 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08857 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07751
Morganville (07751)
$181,205 median income
- 07726
Englishtown (07726)
$149,197 median income
- 08816
East Brunswick (08816)
$143,586 median income
- 07747
Matawan (07747)
$124,383 median income
- 08857
Old Bridge (08857)
$109,312 median income
- 08884
Spotswood (08884)
$104,702 median income
- 08859
Parlin (08859)
$99,882 median income
- 08828
Helmetta (08828)
$98,952 median income
- 08872
Sayreville (08872)
$97,489 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08857, 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 (39,898 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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