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 High-density area
- $96,147
- Median income Above-median income area
- $405,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08882 (South River, NJ) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.2 in 2023 to 282.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,301. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $405,200 (22% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,675; owner occupancy is 65.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 08882 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 08882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South River, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08882.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Wholesale trade 21
Wholesale trade
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08882?
37.0
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
26.4%
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?
$96,147
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$42,301
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08882 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
South River, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,147 30th percentile higher than 30% of 565 New Jersey 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
5,754housing units
5,754
Total Housing Units
5,574
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$405,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 08882 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08901
New Brunswick (08901)
55,223 residents
- 08816
East Brunswick (08816)
46,298 residents
- 08817
Edison (08817)
44,621 residents
- 08857
Old Bridge (08857)
39,898 residents
- 08859 21,526
Parlin (08859)
21,526 residents
- 08872 18,811
Sayreville (08872)
18,811 residents
- 08882 16,008
South River (08882)
16,008 residents
- 08837 15,847
Edison (08837)
15,847 residents
- 08904 13,982
Highland Park (08904)
13,982 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08882 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08816
East Brunswick (08816)
$143,586 median income
- 08850
Milltown (08850)
$141,601 median income
- 08817
Edison (08817)
$110,808 median income
- 08857
Old Bridge (08857)
$109,312 median income
- 08884
Spotswood (08884)
$104,702 median income
- 08904
Highland Park (08904)
$104,694 median income
- 08837
Edison (08837)
$102,605 median income
- 08859
Parlin (08859)
$99,882 median income
- 08872
Sayreville (08872)
$97,489 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08882, 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 (16,008 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 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.
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