08859 ZIP Code — Parlin, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08859 is located in Parlin, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 4.76 square miles and serves a population of 24,487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
About ZIP code 08859
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 $376,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The gap between median ($93,601) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,487
population
4.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08859 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08859
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Parlin | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08879 South Amboy (1.5 mi)
08872 Sayreville (1.8 mi)
08832 Keasbey (3.6 mi)
07747 Matawan (3.9 mi)
07721 Cliffwood (3.9 mi)
08882 South River (4.1 mi)
08861 Perth Amboy (4.6 mi)
10307 Staten Island (4.8 mi)
08857 Old Bridge (4.8 mi)
08837 Edison (4.9 mi)
08863 Fords (5.6 mi)
07735 Keyport (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,487 |
| Population density | 5,144 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4577 |
| Longitude | -74.3024 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.2% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.1% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
24,487
Population
5,144
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$93,601
Median household income
$43,367
Per capita income
$376,900
Median home value
$1,547
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
5,418
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
739
Under 5
746
649
5–9
655
767
10–14
774
806
15–19
813
690
20–24
696
1,832
25–34
1,848
1,654
35–44
1,669
1,772
45–54
1,788
818
55–59
825
792
60–64
800
1,214
65–74
1,225
340
75–84
344
115
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,384 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,103 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,354 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.4%
Asian
19.2%
Black or African American
12.7%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
8.1%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,465 | 46.4% |
| Asian | 5,167 | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,408 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,374 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,170 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 1,212 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.2% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.1% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
15.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 15.3% |
| Median income | $93,601 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
59.1%
$500k–$1M
16.4%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $376,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,547 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 44.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.6% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,582 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 456 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,584 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,168 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,842 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,587 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.7% | 35.2% |
| Married | 53.6% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 235 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 254 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,294 | 37.4% |
| High school | 1,363 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,983 | 32.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Retail trade
14.0%
Professional & management
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Construction
4.8%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
3.2%
Information
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.1% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 8.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
4.9%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
3.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 591 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,002 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 3,730 | 16.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 935 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,815 | 7.9% |
| Other languages | 681 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,505 | 67.4% |
| Born in same state | 16,013 | 65.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,949 | 44.7% |
| Foreign born | 492 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,982 | 32.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,143 | 64.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,341 | 9.6% |
| French | 513 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 435 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 210 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 46 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 37 | 0.2% |
| English | 21 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08859
What city is ZIP code 08859 in?
ZIP code 08859 is primarily assigned to Parlin, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08859 in?
ZIP code 08859 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08859?
The median home value in ZIP code 08859 is $376,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 08859?
ZIP code 08859 has an estimated population of 24,487 residents, with a density of 5,149 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08859?
The median household income in ZIP code 08859 is $93,601, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08859 in?
ZIP code 08859 observes the EST timezone.