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Old Bridge, NJ
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08857.
Population
28,236
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,587
ZIP codes
1
Old Bridge and its ZIP codes
Old Bridge at a glance
- Old Bridge is about 2.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $111,996 a year, 8% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $485,800 (7% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,459 a month.
Local data for Old Bridge, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Old Bridge, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,996
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$485,800
Median rent
$1,459/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (6,299), Irish Americans (4,011), German Americans (2,258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Old Bridge.
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
$90.9M
1,073 loans, 11,515 jobs reported
How people get to work
Old Bridge, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Old Bridge, 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 Old Bridge, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Old Bridge
1 in or overlapping Old Bridge. Population shown
Cities near Old Bridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| SpotswoodBorough | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| South RiverBorough | 3.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Madison ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| HelmettaBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| SayrevilleBorough | 4.6 mi | 15.8 |
| RobertsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| MatawanBorough | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| MorganvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Regency at MonroeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Laurence HarborCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.9 |
| MilltownBorough | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| JamesburgBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| YorketownCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| South AmboyCity | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Old Bridge, NJ in?
- Old Bridge is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Old Bridge, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Old Bridge include 08857.
- What is the population of Old Bridge, NJ?
- About 28,236 people live in Old Bridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Old Bridge?
- Nearby places include Brownville (2.4 mi), Spotswood (2.6 mi), South River (3.9 mi), Madison Park (4.2 mi), Helmetta (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023