The 08857 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Old Bridge, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 39,713. An estimated 19.3% of residents in the 08857 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.4 years. It is estimated that about 40.4% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $43,585. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $95,930, and approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The median household income in ZIP Code 08857 is $95,930, while the region's mean household income is $113,835. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,585. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08857 of $43,585 is approximately 1.97% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 08857 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 08857 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
Household Income | Percent |
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Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.0% |
$200,000 or more per year | 14.3% |
In ZIP Code 08857, 92.9% of the population graduated high school, while 40.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.7% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
Education Level | Percent |
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Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.7% |
Some college, no degree | 18.7% |
Associate's degree | 8.2% |
Bachelor's degree | 28.0% |
Graduate or professional degree | 12.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08857, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 14.1% of 08857 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08857 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (78.0%), followed by Asian (14.4%) .
Industry | Percent |
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White | 78.0% |
Black or African American | 5.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Asian | 14.4% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Some other race | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 08857, 72.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 13.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.0% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Middlesex County region.
Language Spoken | Percent |
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English only | 72.5% |
Spanish | 6.6% |
Other Indo-European languages | 13.7% |
Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.0% |
Other languages | 2.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 08857 in January 2025 comes in at $618,979. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $605,051 median value in August 2024, and 8% higher than the $571,982 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08857, an estimated 29.1% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Middlesex County region.
Month | Home value |
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Jan 2025 | $618,979 |
Dec 2024 | $618,398 |
Nov 2024 | $616,921 |
Oct 2024 | $613,634 |
Sep 2024 | $609,728 |
Aug 2024 | $605,051 |
Jul 2024 | $600,792 |
Jun 2024 | $596,169 |
May 2024 | $591,685 |
Apr 2024 | $585,499 |
Mar 2024 | $578,429 |
Feb 2024 | $571,982 |
Year Home Built | Percent |
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Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.7% |
Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.1% |
Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.2% |
Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.6% |
Built between 1960 and 1969 | 29.1% |
Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.9% |
Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.5% |
Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08857 are older than average. The median age of 42.4 years in ZIP Code 08857 is approximately 11.29% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 08857 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 08857 residents are aged 85 years and over.
Age Range | Percent |
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Under 5 years | 5.4% |
5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
25 to 34 years | 13.3% |
35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
45 to 54 years | 15.6% |
55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
60 to 64 years | 7.9% |
65 to 74 years | 8.6% |
75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
85 years and over | 1.9% |
Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08857 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08857 list , as a preventive measure.
Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
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Current access to health insurance | 91.4% |
Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08857 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
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ZIP Code 08857 | 12.6¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh | 3.32¢/kWh |
New Jersey | 20.49¢/kWh | 16.56¢/kWh | 12.55¢/kWh |
United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
Month | ZIP Code 08857 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
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Jan | 3.81 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
Feb | 4.81 | 3 | 6.31 |
Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
Sep | 5.2 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
Oct | 4.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
Nov | 4.03 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
Dec | 3.33 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08857, 70.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.7 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08857 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08857 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
Industry | Percent |
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
Construction | 6.2% |
Manufacturing | 6.0% |
Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
Retail trade | 14.2% |
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.5% |
Information | 2.9% |
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 11.2% |
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.8% |
Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.4% |
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
Public administration | 4.1% |