08863 ZIP Code — Fords, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08863 is located in Fords, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 1.71 square miles and serves a population of 12,663 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908/848.
About ZIP code 08863
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $382,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $110,643. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,663
population
1.71
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08863 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08863
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fords | Acceptable |
| Fords | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07095 Woodbridge (1.6 mi)
08840 Metuchen (1.9 mi)
08832 Keasbey (2.1 mi)
08830 Iselin (2.1 mi)
08861 Perth Amboy (2.3 mi)
08837 Edison (2.4 mi)
07077 Sewaren (3.3 mi)
08899 Edison (3.7 mi)
08820 Edison (3.9 mi)
07001 Avenel (3.9 mi)
07064 Port Reading (4 mi)
10307 Staten Island (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,663 |
| Population density | 7,405 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5387 |
| Longitude | -74.3129 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/908/848 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.9% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.5% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
12,663
Population
7,405
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$110,643
Median household income
$45,315
Per capita income
$382,900
Median home value
$1,870
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
3,290
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
484
Under 5
449
336
5–9
311
244
10–14
225
527
15–19
488
374
20–24
346
968
25–34
896
976
35–44
904
816
45–54
756
499
55–59
462
492
60–64
456
521
65–74
482
258
75–84
238
81
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,727 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,936 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,655 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.3%
Asian
15.7%
Black or African American
13.4%
Hispanic or Latino
12.4%
Two or more races
8.6%
Other race
7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,968 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 2,266 | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,937 | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,793 | 12.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,236 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 1,071 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 185 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.9% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.4% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.5% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
5.2%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
24.4%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
17.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 17.9% |
| Median income | $110,643 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k–$300k
11.5%
$300k–$500k
72.5%
$500k–$1M
12.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,870 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.7% |
| Electricity | 9.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,319 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 364 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 773 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 982 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,379 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,245 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 30.9% |
| Married | 49.4% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 884 | 28.8% |
| High school | 768 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,009 | 32.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Retail trade
16.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Public administration
5.6%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.9% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 5.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
3.4%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
2.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 265 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.1% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,730 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 1,717 | 14.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 901 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 509 | 4.3% |
| Other languages | 176 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,562 | 67.6% |
| Born in same state | 8,327 | 65.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,887 | 54.4% |
| Foreign born | 235 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,101 | 32.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,346 | 57.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,027 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 454 | 3.6% |
| Irish | 339 | 2.7% |
| French | 272 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 56 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 31 | 0.2% |
| English | 25 | 0.2% |
| German | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08863
What city is ZIP code 08863 in?
ZIP code 08863 is primarily assigned to Fords, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08863 in?
ZIP code 08863 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08863?
The median home value in ZIP code 08863 is $382,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08863?
The median household income in ZIP code 08863 is $110,643, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08863?
ZIP code 08863 has an estimated population of 12,663 residents, with a density of 7,397 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08863 in?
ZIP code 08863 observes the EST timezone.