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Sayreville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08872

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

18,811
811/sq mi
$97,489
Median income
$447,200
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sayreville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
811
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08872 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08872 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 18,811 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 811 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08872 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,489 (20% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $45,953. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $447,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,697 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 08872 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08872

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sayreville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08872.

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 08872, Sayreville, 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

18,811

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

811

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08872?

39.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

37.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.9%
African American 14.6%
Asian 18.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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?

$97,489

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$45,953

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08872 ranks nationally

Sayreville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,489 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,899

Total Housing Units

7,449

Occupied Units

450

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$447,200

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,697

Median Rent

1975

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08872 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 190
2021 +12.1% 213
2022 +9.6% 234
2023 +11.2% 260
2024 +11.6% 290

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 374 business establishments in ZIP 08872, employing approximately 4,109 people with a combined annual payroll of $280,897,000.

374

Businesses

4,109

Employees

$280.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 46 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 10.4%
Wholesale trade 37 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 36 9.6%
Retail trade 35 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 31 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 22 5.9%
Manufacturing 19 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.2%
Finance and insurance 10 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Utilities 3 0.8%

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 08872 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 08872 ranks #6 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 08872 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 08872 ranks #8 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
08859 Parlin, NJ 21,526 1.8 mi
08837 Edison, NJ 15,847 3.4 mi
08882 South River, NJ 16,008 2.5 mi
08879 South Amboy, NJ 23,537 3.2 mi
08857 Old Bridge, NJ 39,898 5.0 mi
08832 Keasbey, NJ 2,863 4.0 mi
08863 Fords, NJ 12,320 4.5 mi
08840 Metuchen, NJ 16,558 5.6 mi
08817 Edison, NJ 44,621 4.6 mi
08816 East Brunswick, NJ 46,298 4.8 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 Sayreville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08872 in? ▼
ZIP code 08872 (Sayreville) 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 08872? ▼
ZIP code 08872 in Sayreville, NJ has a population of 18,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08872? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08872 is $97,489, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08872? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08872 is $447,200, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08872? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08872 is White at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08872? ▼
ZIP code 08872 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 4,109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08872? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08872 are: Construction (54), Other services (except public administration) (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08872? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08872 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 08872? ▼
In ZIP code 08872, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 08872? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08872 is 31.5 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 08872? ▼
In ZIP code 08872, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08872? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08872 is 6.1% 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.