ZIP code 08879
Where is ZIP code 08879?
South Amboy, New Jersey
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08879 belongs to South Amboy, New Jersey in Middlesex County. 08879 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 732 and 848. About 23,556 people live in the 08879 area, where the median household income is $92,786. The closest ZIP codes are 08859 (Parlin, 1.7 mi west), 07721 (Cliffwood, 2.8 mi southeast) and 10307 (Staten Island, 3.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 08879 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Amboy |
| Also accepted | Laurence Harbor, Laurence Hbr |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 40.464, -74.2742 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 088 |
Population and income in 08879
| Population | 23,556 · higher than 76% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,326 · higher than 66% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41 years · lower than 59% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $92,786 · lower than 73% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,799 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $389,800 · lower than 66% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,660 a month |
| Housing units | 9,876 |
| Households | 9,344 (2.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 7.08 sq mi (plus 0.51 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08859 | Parlin, NJ | 1.7 mi W | Standard |
| 07721 | Cliffwood, NJ | 2.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 10307 | Staten Island, NY | 3.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 08861 | Perth Amboy, NJ | 3.7 mi N | Standard |
| 08872 | Sayreville, NJ | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 08832 | Keasbey, NJ | 4.1 mi N | Standard |
| 07747 | Matawan, NJ | 4.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 07735 | Keyport, NJ | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 08857 | Old Bridge, NJ | 5.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 08863 | Fords, NJ | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 07730 | Hazlet, NJ | 5.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 08882 | South River, NJ | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08879
123 MAIN ST
SOUTH AMBOY NJ 08879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAURENCE HARBOR and LAURENCE HBR as the city name for 08879. Avoid Morgan: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08879?
- 08879 is a South Amboy, New Jersey ZIP code. Laurence Harbor and Laurence Hbr are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08879 in?
- ZIP code 08879 is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08879 in?
- 08879 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08879 use area codes 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08879?
- About 23,556 people live in ZIP code 08879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08879?
- The median household income in 08879 is $92,786 a year, lower than 73% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08879 are 08859 (Parlin, 1.7 miles), 07721 (Cliffwood, 2.8 miles), 10307 (Staten Island, 3.4 miles) and 08861 (Perth Amboy, 3.7 miles).