Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Population 53,143

08861 is zip code located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The population is 53,143, making 08861 the largest zipcode in Perth Amboy and the 3rd largest in Middlesex County.

There are 12 public schools in 08861 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Perth Amboy is very low , and there are 38 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 08861. Unemployment in 08861 is high.

Zip codes within Perth Amboy include 08862.

Perth Amboy Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

34.3% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

47.20% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

291 Found nearby

Unemployment

High 6.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in 08861, NJ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 08861's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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38 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 08861.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    5.3%
  • Rented
    63.7%
  • Owned
    31%

5 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Perth Amboy, NJ issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Perth Amboy, NJ issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 31 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,090
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,240
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,250

Zip Codes

08861 08862

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

291 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Perth Amboy, NJ has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Perth Amboy, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Perth Amboy, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 34.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Perth Amboy, NJ

Earthquakes
Perth Amboy, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Perth Amboy, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Perth Amboy, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Perth Amboy, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 08861: $50,067

Unemployment

Unemployment in Perth Amboy is 6.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.14%
White Collar - 42.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank Pallone Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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