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Sayreville, NJ — ZIP 08872

Population: 20,204 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08872 (Sayreville, NJ) is $541,628 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.03M after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,771/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$541,628

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$541,628
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+57.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$548,561
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.03M
Median price per sqft
$303
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
121.3%
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,771/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
7
Nearest Superfund site
CPS/Madison Industries (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
247

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
891
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
164,994
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
143,222

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (22 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Werner Private Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY, CAREPOINT HEALTH - BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$8,703
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
376,864
Average weekly wage
$1,510
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
566

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08872State medianUS median
Median home value$541,628$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.03M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,771/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,703$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 08872?
$541,628.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08872?
$1.03M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08872?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08872?
Typical rent: $2,771/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08872?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is ZIP 08872 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08872?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08872?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08872?
7 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: CPS/Madison Industries, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08872?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08872 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08872?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08872?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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