ZIP code 08861
Where is ZIP code 08861?
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08861 belongs to Perth Amboy, New Jersey in Middlesex County. 08861 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 347, 718, 732, 848, 917 and 929. About 59,351 people live in the 08861 area, where the median household income is $64,491. The closest ZIP codes are 08832 (Keasbey, 1.4 mi west), 10307 (Staten Island, 1.7 mi east) and 08863 (Fords, 2.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 08861 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Perth Amboy |
| Also accepted | Hopelawn |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 347, 718, 732, 848, 917, 929 |
| Coordinates | 40.5176, -74.2754 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 088 |
Population and income in 08861
| Population | 59,351 · higher than 98% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11,640 · higher than 92% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.3 years · lower than 78% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $64,491 · lower than 93% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,740 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $370,900 · lower than 70% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,675 a month |
| Housing units | 21,166 |
| Households | 20,596 (2.86 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 38% / 63% |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi (plus 1.3 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08861. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08832 | Keasbey, NJ | 1.4 mi W | Standard |
| 10307 | Staten Island, NY | 1.7 mi E | Standard |
| 08863 | Fords, NJ | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 07077 | Sewaren, NJ | 2.6 mi N | Standard |
| 07095 | Woodbridge, NJ | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 08837 | Edison, NJ | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 10309 | Staten Island, NY | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 08879 | South Amboy, NJ | 3.7 mi S | Standard |
| 07064 | Port Reading, NJ | 4 mi N | Standard |
| 08830 | Iselin, NJ | 4.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 08859 | Parlin, NJ | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 08840 | Metuchen, NJ | 4.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08861 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08861
123 MAIN ST
PERTH AMBOY NJ 08861
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HOPELAWN as the city name for 08861. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08861-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Perth Amboy, NJ
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08861?
- 08861 is a Perth Amboy, New Jersey ZIP code. Hopelawn is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08861 in?
- ZIP code 08861 is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08861 in?
- 08861 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08861?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08861 use area codes 347, 718, 732, 848, 917 and 929.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08861?
- About 59,351 people live in ZIP code 08861, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08861?
- The median household income in 08861 is $64,491 a year, lower than 93% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08861?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08861 are 08832 (Keasbey, 1.4 miles), 10307 (Staten Island, 1.7 miles), 08863 (Fords, 2.4 miles) and 07077 (Sewaren, 2.6 miles).