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South Amboy, New Jersey

Population: 9,411 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
9,411
People
Median age
42.4
Housing
Total households
4,209
Income
Median household income
$91,997
Housing
Total housing units
4,493
Employment
Employment rate
64%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.4%
City details
Local time 01:53:12(ET)
LocationSouth Amboy, NJ
Population (ZIP areas)0(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyMiddlesex
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates40.4664472, -74.2786393
Land area7.1 sq miles(18,342,187 m²)

Map of South Amboy, New Jersey with ZIP codes

Map of South Amboy, New Jersey and ZIP codes
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ZIP Codes in South Amboy

Explore the ZIP codes that make up South Amboy. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
08879Standard

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS