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South River, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08882

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

16,008
2,227/sq mi
$96,147
Median income
$405,200
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South River pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
2,227
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08882 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 16,008 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 2,227 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08882 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,147 (21% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,301. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $405,200 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,675 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 08882 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South River, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08882.

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 08882, South River, 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

16,008

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

2,227

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08882?

37.0

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

26.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 14.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

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?

$96,147

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$42,301

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08882 ranks nationally

South River, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,147 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,754

Total Housing Units

5,574

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$405,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,675

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08882 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 183
2021 +13.7% 208
2022 +13.9% 237
2023 +11.7% 264
2024 +7.0% 283

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 308 business establishments in ZIP 08882, employing approximately 2,053 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,315,000.

308

Businesses

2,053

Employees

$105.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 28.9%
Other services (except public administration) 38 12.3%
Retail trade 36 11.7%
Wholesale trade 21 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 4.9%
Manufacturing 11 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.9%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Finance and insurance 4 1.3%

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 08882 vs 08816 →

ZIP 08882 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 08882 ranks #7 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 08882 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 08882 ranks #null 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
08816 East Brunswick, NJ 46,298 2.3 mi
08872 Sayreville, NJ 18,811 2.5 mi
08850 Milltown, NJ 8,281 3.2 mi
08884 Spotswood, NJ 8,257 3.6 mi
08817 Edison, NJ 44,621 4.9 mi
08859 Parlin, NJ 21,526 4.0 mi
08837 Edison, NJ 15,847 5.0 mi
08857 Old Bridge, NJ 39,898 4.5 mi
08901 New Brunswick, NJ 55,223 4.3 mi
08904 Highland Park, NJ 13,982 4.6 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 South River, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08882 in? ▼
ZIP code 08882 (South River) 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 08882? ▼
ZIP code 08882 in South River, NJ has a population of 16,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08882 is $96,147, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08882 is $405,200, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08882 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08882? ▼
ZIP code 08882 has 308 business establishments employing approximately 2,053 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08882 are: Construction (89), Other services (except public administration) (38), Retail trade (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08882 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 08882? ▼
In ZIP code 08882, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 08882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08882 is 32.2 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 08882? ▼
In ZIP code 08882, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08882 is 12.5% 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.