South Amboy, NJ 08879

Population 22,279

08879 is zip code located in South Amboy, New Jersey. The population is 22,279, making 08879 the largest zipcode in South Amboy.

There are 2 public schools in 08879 with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for South Amboy is very low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 08879. Unemployment in 08879 is moderate.

Zip codes within South Amboy include 08878.

South Amboy Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

68.8% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

76.80% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

87 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in 08879, NJ and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 08879's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Cardinal Mccarrick High School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

7 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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 08879.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    6.1%
  • Rented
    38.4%
  • Owned
    55.5%

1 Building Permits View All

  • In 2013, the city of South Amboy, NJ issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of South Amboy, NJ issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 20 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 19 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,120
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,280
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,630
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,010
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,250

Zip Codes

08878 08879

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

87 Environmental Hazards

  • Brownfields
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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    South Amboy, NJ has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    South Amboy, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    South 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 South Amboy, NJ

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 08879: $71,242

Unemployment

Unemployment in South Amboy is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.28%
White Collar - 64.72%

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

2 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 08879 in our database.

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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