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Keasbey, NJ
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08832.
Population
2,252
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,543
ZIP codes
1
Keasbey and its ZIP codes
Keasbey at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,800 (39% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,685 a month.
Local data for Keasbey, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keasbey, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
31.1%
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$1,685/mo
Homeownership
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (781), Puerto Ricans (346), Peruvian Americans (255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Keasbey.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,564
431,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $5,838 per person
PPP loans
$8.4M
64 loans, 551 jobs reported
How people get to work
Keasbey, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit19.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keasbey, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,496
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keasbey, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
ZIP codes in Keasbey
1 in or overlapping Keasbey. Population shown
Cities near Keasbey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HopelawnCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| FordsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Perth AmboyCity | 2 mi | 4.7 |
| South AmboyCity | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MetuchenBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.8 |
| SayrevilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 15.8 |
| SewarenCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| IselinCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Madison ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Port ReadingCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4 |
| AvenelCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Laurence HarborCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| South RiverBorough | 6 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keasbey, NJ in?
- Keasbey is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Keasbey, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Keasbey include 08832.
- What is the population of Keasbey, NJ?
- About 2,252 people live in Keasbey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keasbey?
- Nearby places include Hopelawn (1.3 mi), Fords (1.5 mi), Perth Amboy (2 mi), South Amboy (2.5 mi), Woodbridge (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023