ZIP Code 08828 - Helmetta New Jersey
Overview
ZIP Code 08828 is located in Helmetta New Jersey. Portions of 08828 are also in East Brunswick Township. 08828 is entirely within Middlesex County. Regionally, 08828 is located in the Northern New Jersey Area.
ZIP Code 08828 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Helmetta |
| Primary County | Middlesex County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,302 |
| Area Code(s) | 732 / 848 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 08828 Map
08828 Demographics
08828 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08828 is White. The current unemployment level in 08828 is 4.7%.
| Population | 2,302 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.9% |
| Population Density | 2,015 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 887 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $100,273 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $461,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.78% |
08828 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,905 | 73.78% |
| Black | 86 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 490 | 18.98% |
| Asian | 96 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08828 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 123 | 8.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 368 | 24.27% |
| High School Diploma | 345 | 22.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 2.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 44 | 2.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 227 | 14.97% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 11.68% |
| Masters Degree | 150 | 9.89% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 1.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.79% |
08828 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.37922668, -74.42473602 |
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| Region | Northern New Jersey Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 1 Square Miles |
08828 Schools
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08828 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 84d - Inner Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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