08828 ZIP Code — Helmetta, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08828 is located in Helmetta, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
About ZIP code 08828
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $104,500. The poverty rate of 3% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,302
population
0.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08828 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08828
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Helmetta | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08884 Spotswood (2.1 mi)
08831 Monroe Township (3.3 mi)
08810 Dayton (3.9 mi)
08816 East Brunswick (4.1 mi)
08850 Milltown (5.1 mi)
08902 North Brunswick (5.2 mi)
08857 Old Bridge (5.3 mi)
08882 South River (5.3 mi)
08852 Monmouth Junction (6.7 mi)
08512 Cranbury (6.8 mi)
08824 Kendall Park (7.2 mi)
08872 Sayreville (7.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,302 |
| Population density | 2,773 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3780 |
| Longitude | -74.4242 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.8% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.0% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,302
Population
2,773
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$104,500
Median household income
$50,000
Per capita income
$303,000
Median home value
$1,869
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
2.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
702
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
99
Under 5
99
46
5–9
45
42
10–14
42
59
15–19
58
58
20–24
58
184
25–34
184
149
35–44
149
211
45–54
210
57
55–59
57
99
60–64
98
103
65–74
103
38
75–84
38
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 445 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 1,857 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 298 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.4%
Asian
9.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Black or African American
4.7%
Two or more races
4%
Other race
3.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,771 | 72.4% |
| Asian | 238 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 4% |
| Other race | 82 | 3.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.8% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.0% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
10.3%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
26.7%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
12.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.4% |
| Median income | $104,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
37.2%
$300k–$500k
43.0%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,869 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 43.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 57.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.6% |
| Electricity | 9.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 3.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 445 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 78 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 147 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 298 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 309 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 244 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 32.2% |
| Married | 51.1% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 59 | 12.6% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 164 | 35.0% |
| High school | 104 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 129 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Retail trade
9.9%
Professional & management
9.2%
Construction
9.1%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.4% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
2.7%
Under 18 years
2.9%
18 and over
2.7%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
5.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 100 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 25.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.7% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,104 | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 103 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 22 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 32 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,939 | 84.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,852 | 80.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,429 | 62.1% |
| Foreign born | 87 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 363 | 15.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 141 | 38.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 457 | 19.9% |
| French | 90 | 3.9% |
| Irish | 76 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 73 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 12 | 0.5% |
| English | 4 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08828
What city is ZIP code 08828 in?
ZIP code 08828 is primarily assigned to Helmetta, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08828 in?
ZIP code 08828 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08828?
The median household income in ZIP code 08828 is $104,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08828?
ZIP code 08828 has an estimated population of 2,302 residents, with a density of 2,780 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08828?
The median home value in ZIP code 08828 is $303,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08828 in?
ZIP code 08828 observes the EST timezone.