ZIP Code 08861, NJ
Living in 08861
Bikeability47
Walkability63
Commute49
Public Transit56
Affordability44
Public Safety73
Airports95
Hospitals5
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino77%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate36%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab2%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$262kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$186 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units29%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08861
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17
Property Crime in 08861
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08861
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding35
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08861, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08861, NJ
Assumption Catholic School
0 miles, N
Perth Amboy Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Our Lady Help of Christians
2 miles, SE
Kidsport Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08861, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood
6 miles, SE
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
7 miles, W
College of Staten Island CUNY
9 miles, NE
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08861, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Bayshore Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08861, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
13 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
27 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
27 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
33 miles, SW