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ZIP Code 08828
Helmetta, NJ, Middlesex County
Population
2,459
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,969
City
Helmetta
ZIP 08828 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08828 at a glance
- ZIP 08828 (Helmetta) is about 2.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,952, 4% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $355,000 (22% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,144 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08828
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08828, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,952
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$355,000
Prices +12.9% in a year
Median rent
$2,144/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.5%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
32.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
22
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
102
$3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.3M
42 loans
Campaign donations
$6,640
38% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08828, 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 ZIP 08828, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08828?
- ZIP code 08828 is in Helmetta, NJ (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 08828 in?
- ZIP code 08828 is mostly in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08828?
- About 2,459 people live in the 08828 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.