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Sayreville borough, NJ

ZIP 08872 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08872

08872 has a population of 20,040 with a median age of 39.2 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
46.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Black
19.5%+57% vs US avg
x
Asian
18.8%+219% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.7%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-12% vs US avg
x
High school
33.4%+27% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.7%-3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
68/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.3%+154% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.2%+628% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 08872

Poverty Rate
6.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.3%+154% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.5%+18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.2%+628% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,040
Median age39.2
Poverty rate6.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White46.9%
Hispanic15.8%
Black19.5%
Asian18.8%
Foreign-born35.3%