08872 ZIP Code — Sayreville, NJ
Middlesex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08872 is located in Sayreville, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 9.46 square miles and serves a population of 19,613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
About ZIP code 08872
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 $377,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $91,596. The poverty rate of 6% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,613
population
9.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08872
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sayreville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08859 Parlin (1.8 mi)
08882 South River (2.5 mi)
08879 South Amboy (3.2 mi)
08832 Keasbey (3.5 mi)
08837 Edison (4 mi)
08816 East Brunswick (4.6 mi)
08899 Edison (4.9 mi)
08857 Old Bridge (4.9 mi)
08817 Edison (5.1 mi)
08861 Perth Amboy (5.2 mi)
07747 Matawan (5.4 mi)
08863 Fords (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,613 |
| Population density | 2,073 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4619 |
| Longitude | -74.3365 |
| 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 | 33.8% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
19,613
Population
2,073
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$91,596
Median household income
$42,904
Per capita income
$377,000
Median home value
$1,437
Median monthly rent
60.9%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
4,872
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
612
Under 5
598
591
5–9
578
709
10–14
693
656
15–19
641
453
20–24
443
1,359
25–34
1,330
1,554
35–44
1,520
1,478
45–54
1,447
477
55–59
466
602
60–64
589
820
65–74
802
407
75–84
399
197
85+
192
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,550 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 15,063 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,817 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.8%
Black or African American
17.8%
Asian
15.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Other race
4.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,594 | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,781 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3,243 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,652 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 973 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 964 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 27.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 31.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 14.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
12.9%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $91,596 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
21.3%
$300k–$500k
48.9%
$500k–$1M
24.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $377,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,437 |
| Owner occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter occupied | 39.1% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.2% |
| Electricity | 8.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,759 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 443 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,527 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,686 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,666 | 36.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,075 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 28.1% |
| Married | 50.8% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
28.7%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 378 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 241 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,040 | 39.4% |
| High school | 1,068 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,446 | 28.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Professional & management
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.2%
Retail trade
10.8%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Public administration
4.6%
Information
3.9%
Other services
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 6.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
13.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 601 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,403 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 2,541 | 13.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 505 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,407 | 7.6% |
| Other languages | 192 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,797 | 65.2% |
| Born in same state | 12,483 | 63.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,128 | 46.5% |
| Foreign born | 314 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,816 | 34.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,706 | 69.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,335 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 514 | 2.6% |
| French | 486 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 270 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.2% |
| English | 22 | 0.1% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08872
What city is ZIP code 08872 in?
ZIP code 08872 is primarily assigned to Sayreville, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08872 in?
ZIP code 08872 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08872?
The median home value in ZIP code 08872 is $377,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08872?
ZIP code 08872 has an estimated population of 19,613 residents, with a density of 2,073 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08872?
The median household income in ZIP code 08872 is $91,596, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08872 in?
ZIP code 08872 observes the EST timezone.