Sayreville
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 45,345 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madison Park, 2.1 miles SE.
- 45,345residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 15.9 sq miland area · 41.2 km²
- 2,854 / sq mipopulation density
- 08859main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Sayreville
Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area. Sayreville is within the heart of the Raritan Valley region, located on the south banks of the Raritan River, and also located on the Raritan Bay. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 45,345, an increase of 2,641 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 42,704, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,327 (+5.8%) from the 40,377 counted in the 2000 census.
Sayreville was originally incorporated as a township on April 6, 1876, from portions of South Amboy Township. On April 2, 1919, the borough was reincorporated as the Borough of Sayreville and ratified by a referendum held on April 29, 1919.
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Living in Sayreville
- Median household income
- $99,979
- Median home value
- $444,100
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Sayreville had 45,345 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,345 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,854 per sq mi (1,102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sayreville at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 45,345 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.89 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4665° N, 74.3249° W |
| ZIP codes | 08859, 08832, 08872, 08879, 08882 |
| Official website | sayreville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3465790 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sayreville
- Madison Park2.1 mi SE
- South Amboy2.8 mi NE
- Edison2.9 mi NW
- South River3.2 mi SW
- Keasbey3.4 mi N
- Laurence Harbor3.7 mi E
- Old Bridge4.4 mi S
- Hopelawn4.6 mi N
- Perth Amboy4.7 mi NE
- Fords4.8 mi N
- Brownville4.9 mi S
- Metuchen5.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sayreville
What county is Sayreville in?
Sayreville is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Sayreville, NJ?
45,345 people lived in Sayreville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sayreville, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08859. Other ZIP codes: 08832, 08872, 08879, 08882.
What is the elevation of Sayreville?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sayreville?
Madison Park (2.1 mi), South Amboy (2.8 mi), Edison (2.9 mi), South River (3.2 mi), Keasbey (3.4 mi).
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