ZIP code 08863
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 08863 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Fords, 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 08863 ZIP code area.
08863 is the zip code for
Fords, NJ
- Also in this location:
- Woodbridge, NJ
- Total population
- 12,320▲
- Housing units
- 4,740▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 2.53
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 4,869.57▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.13
Demographic data for zip code 08863
- Male
- 5,956▲
- Female
- 6,364▲
- Median age
- Male
- 38.40
- Female
- 40.00
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 4,486▲
- Family households
- 3,269▲
- Nonfamily households
- 1,217▼
- Average household size
- 2.75▲
- Average family size
- 3.26▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 4,740▲
- Occupied housing units
- 4,486▲
- Owner-occupied
- 3,214▲
- Renter-occupied
- 1,272▼
- Vacant housing units
- 254▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 733▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 686▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 736▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 802▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 762▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 1,760▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 1,713▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 2,016▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 845▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 651▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 814▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 555▼
- 85 years and over
- 247▲
- Median age
- 39.30▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 6,620
- Hispanic or Latino
- 2,220
- Black or African American
- 1,013
- Asian
- 2,221
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 17
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 1
- Other (One Race)
- 34
- Two or More Races
- 194
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 08863
- Population
(16 years and over) - 10,178
- Civilian labor force
- 7,259
- Employed
- 6,693
- Unemployed
- 566
- Armed Forces
- 10
- Not in labor force
- 2,909
- Percent Unemployed
- 7.8%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 6,583
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 5,281
- Carpooled
- 635
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 392
- Walked
- 136
- Other means
- 37
- Worked at home
- 102
- Mean travel time
- 29.2 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 6,693
- Management / business / science / arts
- 2,454
- Service
- 871
- Sales / office
- 1,970
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 621
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 777
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 6,693
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 9
- Construction
- 456
- Manufacturing
- 538
- Wholesale trade
- 295
- Retail trade
- 1,163
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 601
- Information
- 127
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 390
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 760
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 1,391
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 537
- Public administration
- 203
- Other services
- 223
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 6,693
- Private wage & salary workers
- 5,410
- Government workers
- 995
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 244
- Unpaid family workers
- 44
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 4,542
- Less than $10,000
- 138
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 136
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 307
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 372
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 366
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 910
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 716
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 1,145
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 248
- $200,000 or more
- 204
- Median household income
- $76,193
- Mean household income
- $85,812
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 3.9%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 08863
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Avenue Ford Avenue | (732) 417-5414 | 312 | 20 | 15.6 |
| Fords Middle Fanning Street | (732) 417-5400 | 623 | 153 | 12.0 |
| Lafayette Est 25 Ford Avenue | (732) 417-5425 | 337 | 93 | 15.3 |
Public libraries around Fords, NJ
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Perth Amboy Free Public Library www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us | 196 Jefferson Street Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 |
| Raritan Public Library raritanlibrary.org | 54 E. Somerset Street Raritan, NJ 08869 |
| W.h. Walters Free Public Library | 1001 East Blvd Alpha, NJ 08865 |
| Phillipsburg Free Public Library www.pburglib.org | 200 Frost Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 |
Universities and Colleges around 08863
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Gedola of Perth Amboy | 35 Washington Street Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 | (732) 826-5507 |
| Middlesex County College - Perth Amboy Center | 133 New Brunswick Avenue Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 | (732) 324-0700 |
| Rutgers University Snyder Research Farm www.rutgers.edu | 140 Locust Grove Road Pittstown, NJ 08867 | (908) 730-9419 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 08863
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon Medical Center www.hunterdonhealthcare.org | 2100 Wescott Drive Flemington, NJ 08822 | (908) 788-6100 | 176 |
| Jfk Johnson Rehab Institute www.solarishs.org | 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818 | (732) 321-7050 | 92 |
| Jfk Medical Center www.solarishs.org | 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818 | (732) 321-7000 | 325 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center www.rbmc.org | 530 New Brunswick Avenue Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 | (732) 442-3700 | 399 |
| Senator Garrett Hagedorn Hosp | 200 Sanitorium Road Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 | (908) 537-2141 | 181 |
| Somerset Medical Center www.smchealthwise.com | 110 Rehill Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 | (908) 685-2200 | 261 |
| University Behavioral Hlthcare | 671 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854 | (732) 235-5900 | 64 |
| Warren Hospital | 185 Roseberry Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 | (908) 859-6700 | 214 |
Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 08863
| Hotel name | Address | # of Rooms | Low rate | High rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Inn Fords | 1050 King George Post Road Fords, NJ 08863 | 20 | 100 | 150 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 08863
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcloones at Favorites | 3 Lafayette Rd Fords, NJ 08863 | American | 732-512-5025 |
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