08832 ZIP Code — Keasbey, NJ

Middlesex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08832 is located in Keasbey, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 2.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,745 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908.

About ZIP code 08832

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $356,000. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $61,200. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 08832 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,745
population
2.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08832 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08832

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City Status
Keasbey Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
08861 Perth Amboy (2 mi) 08863 Fords (2.1 mi) 08837 Edison (2.2 mi) 08840 Metuchen (3.2 mi) 07095 Woodbridge (3.3 mi) 08879 South Amboy (3.4 mi) 08872 Sayreville (3.5 mi) 08859 Parlin (3.6 mi) 10307 Staten Island (3.6 mi) 08899 Edison (3.9 mi) 08830 Iselin (4.2 mi) 07077 Sewaren (4.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,745
Population density 1,265 / sq mi
State FIPS 34
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 2.17 sq mi
Water area 0.59 sq mi
Latitude 40.5088
Longitude -74.3095
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 732/908
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.3% 26.5% 30.2%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 27.5% 26.7%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 31.9% 28.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 14.1% 14.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,745
Population
1,265
People per sq mi
29.2
Median age
$61,200
Median household income
$27,279
Per capita income
$356,000
Median home value
$1,657
Median monthly rent
16.5%
Home ownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
183
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
70
Under 5
83
88
5–9
103
80
10–14
94
127
15–19
150
213
20–24
252
110
25–34
129
200
35–44
236
160
45–54
189
64
55–59
75
34
60–64
40
70
65–74
82
44
75–84
52
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1877828.3%
18 and over1,96771.7%
65 and over2489.0%
Median age29.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Other race 16.6%
Black or African American 10.5%
Asian 6.7%
Two or more races 5.3%
GroupCount%
White1,37039%
Hispanic or Latino77121.9%
Other race58316.6%
Black or African American37010.5%
Asian2346.7%
Two or more races1885.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.3% 26.5% 30.2%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 27.5% 26.7%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 31.9% 28.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 14.1% 14.8%
Under $10k 10.8%
$10k–$15k 11.8%
$15k–$25k 11.9%
$25k–$35k 5.0%
$35k–$50k 6.4%
$50k–$75k 11.9%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k+ 13.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.8%
$10k–$15k11.8%
$15k–$25k11.9%
$25k–$35k5.0%
$35k–$50k6.4%
$50k–$75k11.9%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$150k–$200k3.9%
$200k+13.6%
Median income$61,200

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.8%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k–$300k 6.1%
$300k–$500k 72.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$356,000
Median rent / month$1,657
Owner occupied16.5%
Renter occupied83.5%
Vacant3.9%
Single-family detached16.3%
Large apartment buildings14.2%
Mobile homes2.7%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)3.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20097.5%
1990–19990.8%
1980–198923.2%
1970–197940.5%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195911.3%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier12.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.4%
1 bedroom41.4%
2 bedrooms21.2%
3 bedrooms30.5%
4 bedrooms1.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle23.9%
1 vehicle28.8%
2 vehicles27.1%
3 or more20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas87.4%
Electricity7.6%
Propane / LP gas2.1%
No fuel used2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family41646.6%
Cohabiting couple687.6%
Male householder, no spouse10812.1%
Female householder, no spouse30033.6%
Households with children under 1847052.7%
Households with seniors (65+)21223.8%
Average household size3.07

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.0%47.6%
Married48.2%36.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%4.3%
Divorced5.8%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.8%
Some HS, no diploma 2.0%
HS graduate 43.0%
Some college, no degree 8.8%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 8.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.2%
Bachelor's or higher18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool474.7%
Kindergarten12712.8%
Elementary school18718.8%
High school31131.3%
College / grad school32132.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 26.0%
Education & healthcare 24.3%
Professional & management 9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 7.8%
Manufacturing 6.8%
Finance & real estate 5.1%
Wholesale trade 4.5%
Retail trade 4.4%
Public administration 1.1%
Information 0.9%
Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.7%
Service30.3%
Sales & office10.2%
Natural resources & construction22.9%
Production & transportation14.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.5%
Government10.8%
Self-employed11.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone62.1%
Carpool20.2%
Public transit11.1%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.5%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.8

Poverty

All people 27.5%
Under 18 years 26.0%
18 and over 28.0%
Married-couple families 15.4%
Female-led households 78.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security16.0%
Retirement income9.9%
Supplemental Security0.3%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP27.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.6%
High blood pressure0.0%
High cholesterol0.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart disease3.6%
Stroke1.7%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis12.5%
Kidney disease2.0%
Pulmonary disease3.0%
Cancer3.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking10.7%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.1%
Depression14.3%
Fair or poor health11.0%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health7.2%
No health insurance20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening0.0%
Teeth loss8.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans442.2%
Disability%
Any disability8.1%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years5.1%
65 and over48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.7%
Public insurance44.1%
No insurance10.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,59294.4%
Spanish85633.0%
Other Indo-European72728.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander271.0%
Other languages1023.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,90969.5%
Born in same state1,44452.6%
Born in different state1,23945.1%
Foreign born46516.9%
Naturalized citizen83630.5%
Not a US citizen42751.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian662.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab271%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.5%
Internet access96.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08832

What city is ZIP code 08832 in?

ZIP code 08832 is primarily assigned to Keasbey, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08832 in?

ZIP code 08832 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08832 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 08832 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 08832?

Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 08832 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08832?

28% of residents in ZIP code 08832 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08832?

The median home value in ZIP code 08832 is $356,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08832 in?

ZIP code 08832 observes the EST timezone.

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