ZIP code 08861

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 08861 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Perth Amboy, NJ. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 08861 ZIP code area.

08861 is the zip code for

Perth Amboy, NJ

Also in this location:
Woodbridge, NJ
Total population
53,099▲
Housing units
17,391▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
5.19
Density
(people per sq. mile)
10,231.02▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
1.26

Demographic data for zip code 08861

Gender:

Male
26,169▲
Female
26,930▲
Median age
Male
31.50
Female
33.70
Gender

Households:

Total households
16,211▲
Family households
12,042▲
Nonfamily households
4,169▲
Average household size
3.23▲
Average family size
3.64▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
17,391▲
Occupied housing units
16,211▲
Owner-occupied
6,104▼
Renter-occupied
10,107▲
Vacant housing units
1,180▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
4,132▲
5 to 9 years
3,763▼
10 to 14 years
3,890▲
15 to 19 years
4,265▲
20 to 24 years
4,148▲
25 to 34 years
8,288▲
35 to 44 years
7,644▲
45 to 54 years
7,079▲
55 to 59 years
2,697▲
60 to 64 years
2,187▲
65 to 74 years
2,676▲
75 to 84 years
1,600▼
85 years and over
730▲
Median age
32.60▲
Age

Race:

White
7,308
Hispanic or Latino
40,549
Black or African American
3,834
Asian
888
American Indian & Alaska Native
53
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
2
Other (One Race)
147
Two or More Races
318
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 08861

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
40,309
Civilian labor force
25,175
Employed
23,482
Unemployed
1,693
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
15,134
Percent Unemployed
6.7%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
23,104
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
17,928
Carpooled
1,986
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
1,527
Walked
1,125
Other means
450
Worked at home
88
Mean travel time
22.9 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
23,482
Management / business / science / arts
5,132
Service
4,262
Sales / office
6,566
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,516
Production / transportation / material moving
6,006
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
23,482
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
0
Construction
1,001
Manufacturing
3,370
Wholesale trade
1,306
Retail trade
3,212
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
2,739
Information
433
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
1,132
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
2,608
Educational services / health care / social assistance
3,813
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,870
Public administration
737
Other services
1,261
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
23,482
Private wage & salary workers
19,924
Government workers
2,747
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
784
Unpaid family workers
27
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
17,217
Less than $10,000
1,687
$10,000 to $14,999
1,020
$15,000 to $24,999
1,999
$25,000 to $34,999
1,824
$35,000 to $49,999
2,347
$50,000 to $74,999
3,265
$75,000 to $99,999
1,795
$100,000 to $149,999
2,356
$150,000 to $199,999
555
$200,000 or more
369
Median household income
$46,599
Mean household income
$61,232
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
19.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 08861

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Anthony V Ceres School
445 State Street		(732) 376-602060048212.0
Edward J. Patten Elem Sch
500 Charles Street		(732) 376-605074553611.1
Hn Richardson 21 Cent Sch
318 Stockton Street		(732) 376-601066752010.8
Ignacio Cruz Ecc
581 Cortlandt St		(732) 376-625069744212.2
James J. Flynn
850 Chamberlain Avenue		(732) 376-608072943011.4
Mc Ginnis Middle School
271 State Street		(732) 376-60401,39998413.1
Mdsx Co Voc Perth Amboy
457 High Street
(Vocational School)		(732) 442-95952818712.8
Perth Amboy High
Eagle Ave. & Francis St.		(732) 376-60302,19797214.5
Robert N. Wilentz Elem
51 First Street		(732) 376-607077750410.4
Samuel E Shull Middle
380 Hall Avenue		(732) 376-60601,43887814.2
St. Mary's Ec Center
351 Mechanic Street		(732) 324-986028720313.7
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Public libraries around Perth Amboy, NJ

NameAddress
Perth Amboy Free Public Library
196 Jefferson Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Raritan Public Library
54 E. Somerset Street
Raritan, NJ 08869
W.h. Walters Free Public Library1001 East Blvd
Alpha, NJ 08865
Phillipsburg Free Public Library
200 Frost Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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Universities and Colleges around 08861

NameAddressPhone
Yeshiva Gedola of Perth Amboy35 Washington Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		(732) 826-5507
Middlesex County College - Perth Amboy Center133 New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		(732) 324-0700
Rutgers University Snyder Research Farm
140 Locust Grove Road
Pittstown, NJ 08867		(908) 730-9419
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 08861

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Hunterdon Medical Center
2100 Wescott Drive
Flemington, NJ 08822		(908) 788-6100176
Jfk Johnson Rehab Institute
65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08818		(732) 321-705092
Jfk Medical Center
65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08818		(732) 321-7000325
Raritan Bay Medical Center
530 New Brunswick Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		(732) 442-3700399
Senator Garrett Hagedorn Hosp200 Sanitorium Road
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826		(908) 537-2141181
Somerset Medical Center
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876		(908) 685-2200261
University Behavioral Hlthcare671 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854		(732) 235-590064
Warren Hospital185 Roseberry Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865		(908) 859-6700214
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 08861

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Carvel Ice Cream Bakery685 Florida Grove Rd
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		American, Ice Cream, Pastries732-636-4554
Blimpie Subs & Salads587 Fayette St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food, Healthy, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian732-442-1000
Burger King134 Smith St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food, Hamburgers732-442-1780
Cornucopia Cruise Line - Perth Amboy401 Riverview Drive
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		 732-697-9500
Domino's Pizza586 New Brunswick Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Pizza732-442-4433
Ed & Mary's Hall555 Penn St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		American, Healthy, International, Polish732-442-9718
KFC576 New Brunswick Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food732-442-1841
McDonald's633 New Brunswick Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches732-442-2980
McDonald's182 Smith St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches732-697-0270
Papa John's632 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Pizza732-324-5959
Subway Sandwiches & Salads519 Convery Blvd
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches732-826-7250
Taco Bell365 Convery Blvd
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Fast Food, Mexican732-826-1774
Village Barbeque141 B Fayette St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861		Barbecue, Portuguese732-422-6677
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Crime Rates in Perth Amboy, NJ

Crime rates in Perth Amboy, NJ:

Total
1,326
Violent Crime
215
Murder & Manslaughter
3
Forcible Rape
1
Robbery
115
Aggravated Assault
96
Property Crime
1,111
Burglary
187
Larceny & Theft
775
Motor Vehicle Theft
149
Arson
3
Perth Amboy, NJ

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