ZIP code 08501
Where is ZIP code 08501?
Allentown, New Jersey
Monmouth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08501 belongs to Allentown, New Jersey in Monmouth County. 08501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 609, 640, 732 and 848. About 6,364 people live in the 08501 area, where the median household income is $146,182. The closest ZIP codes are 08620 (Trenton, 3.1 mi west), 08515 (Chesterfield, 4 mi southwest) and 08691 (Robbinsville, 4.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 08501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Allentown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 609, 640, 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 40.1589, -74.5909 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 085 |
Population and income in 08501
| Population | 6,364 · lower than 65% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 234 · lower than 88% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.5 years · higher than 91% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $146,182 · higher than 74% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $69,378 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $588,800 · higher than 71% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,497 a month |
| Housing units | 2,575 |
| Households | 2,502 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.6% |
| Land area | 27.21 sq mi (plus 0.61 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08620 | Trenton, NJ | 3.1 mi W | Standard |
| 08515 | Chesterfield, NJ | 4 mi SW | Standard |
| 08691 | Robbinsville, NJ | 4.2 mi N | Standard |
| 08561 | Windsor, NJ | 5.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 08505 | Bordentown, NJ | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 08526 | Imlaystown, NJ | 6.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 08562 | Wrightstown, NJ | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 08690 | Trenton, NJ | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 08610 | Trenton, NJ | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 08514 | Cream Ridge, NJ | 6.8 mi E | Standard |
| 08555 | Roosevelt, NJ | 7.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08533 | New Egypt, NJ | 7.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08501
123 MAIN ST
ALLENTOWN NJ 08501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Upper Freehold: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08501?
- 08501 is a Allentown, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 08501 in?
- ZIP code 08501 is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08501 in?
- 08501 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08501 use area codes 609, 640, 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08501?
- About 6,364 people live in ZIP code 08501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08501?
- The median household income in 08501 is $146,182 a year, higher than 74% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08501 are 08620 (Trenton, 3.1 miles), 08515 (Chesterfield, 4 miles), 08691 (Robbinsville, 4.2 miles) and 08561 (Windsor, 5.8 miles).