ZIP code 08501: Allentown, NJ
08501 is a ZIP code in Allentown, New Jersey, mainly in Monmouth County, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. About 6,364 people live here.
- Population
- 6,364
- Median household income
- $146,182
- Typical home value
- $732,500+5.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,497gross, per month
- Median age
- 52.5
- Homeowners
- 90.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 08501 details
| City | Allentown |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County (also partly Burlington County, Mercer County) |
| Metro area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 27.2 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 234 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.16626, -74.55254 |
Median rent in 08501 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,318/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,456/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,271/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 08501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08691 | Trenton, NJ | 3.9 mi | 16,607 |
| 08514 | Cream Ridge, NJ | 3.9 mi | 4,917 |
| 08526 | Imlaystown, NJ | 4.1 mi | — |
| 08620 | Trenton, NJ | 5.2 mi | 11,621 |
| 08555 | Roosevelt, NJ | 5.8 mi | 996 |
| 08561 | Windsor, NJ | 5.8 mi | 325 |
| 08520 | Hightstown, NJ | 6.4 mi | 29,504 |
| 08515 | Chesterfield, NJ | 6.7 mi | 8,373 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 08501?
A typical home in ZIP code 08501 is worth about $732,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $146,182 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Jersey average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $732,500 homeWhat can a $146,182 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 08501
What city is ZIP code 08501?
ZIP code 08501 is in Allentown, NJ, in Monmouth County.
What county is ZIP code 08501 in?
08501 is mainly in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and partly in Burlington County and Mercer County.
What is the population of ZIP code 08501?
About 6,364 people live in ZIP code 08501, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 08501 in?
08501 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.