South Amboy
City in Middlesex County, New Jersey
South Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 9,411 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Perth Amboy, 2.2 miles N.
- 9,411residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 6,120 / sq mipopulation density
- 08879ZIP code
About South Amboy
South Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on Raritan Bay. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,411, an increase of 780 (+9.0%) from the 2010 census count of 8,631, which in turn reflected an increase of 718 (+9.1%) from the 7,913 counted in the 2000 census.
South Amboy and Perth Amboy, across the Raritan River, are collectively referred to as The Amboys. Signage for exit 11 on the New Jersey Turnpike refers to "The Amboys" as a destination.
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Living in South Amboy
- Median household income
- $91,997
- Median home value
- $379,700
- Median rent
- $1,707/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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South Amboy had 9,411 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,411 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,120 per sq mi (2,363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Amboy at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,411 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4885° N, 74.2791° W |
| ZIP code | 08879 |
| Official website | southamboynj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3468550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Amboy
- Perth Amboy2.2 mi N
- Keasbey2.5 mi NW
- Sayreville2.8 mi SW
- Hopelawn2.9 mi N
- Laurence Harbor3.1 mi S
- Madison Park3.1 mi S
- Fords3.7 mi NW
- Edison3.8 mi W
- Sewaren3.9 mi N
- Cliffwood Beach4.5 mi SE
- Aberdeen4.9 mi SE
- Menlo Park Terrace5.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Amboy
What county is South Amboy in?
South Amboy is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of South Amboy, NJ?
9,411 people lived in South Amboy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Amboy, NJ?
The ZIP code of South Amboy is 08879.
What is the elevation of South Amboy?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Amboy?
Perth Amboy (2.2 mi), Keasbey (2.5 mi), Sayreville (2.8 mi), Hopelawn (2.9 mi), Laurence Harbor (3.1 mi).
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