South Amboy, NJ ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves South Amboy, New Jersey: 08879. Together they are home to 23,556 residents in 9,344 households. That is more than the 9,989 people counted inside South Amboy city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
South Amboy city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,989 |
| Households | 4,209 |
| Median household income | $91,997 |
| Median home value | $379,700 |
| Median age | 42.4 |
| Median rent | $1,707 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 23,556 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,344 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $92,786 (08879) to $92,786 (08879) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $92,786 |
| Homeowners | 62.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 23 routes, 9,645 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in South Amboy
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08879 | South Amboy | 23,556 | 9,344 | $92,786 | $389,800 | 62.9% | 29.5% | 11.1% | 23 | 10,061 | 22% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for South Amboy when at least 10% of its land lies inside South Amboy city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is South Amboy. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside South Amboy.
Counties
- Middlesex County — 40 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Sayreville — 3 ZIP codes
- Madison Park — 3 ZIP codes
- Laurence Harbor — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in South Amboy, NJ?
- 08879. A ZIP code is listed for South Amboy when at least 10% of its land lies inside South Amboy city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is South Amboy.
- What is the population of South Amboy, NJ?
- The Census Bureau counts 9,989 residents inside South Amboy city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve South Amboy hold 23,556 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in South Amboy, NJ?
- $91,997 inside South Amboy city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $92,786 to $92,786.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in South Amboy, NJ?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 23 carrier routes reaching 9,645 residential and 415 business mailboxes.
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