ZIP Code 08863: Fords, New Jersey
ZIP code 08863 is assigned to Fords, New Jersey, and lies within Middlesex County. Its reference point is at latitude 40.5392 and longitude -74.3117 (40°32'21.1"N 74°18'42.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 08863
08863 is the only ZIP code listed for Fords, NJ in our directory.
Across Middlesex County there are 51 ZIP codes listed, and New Jersey has 753 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 08837 in Edison, NJ, about 1.4 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 08863 |
|---|---|
| City | Fords |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Latitude | 40.5392 |
| Longitude | -74.3117 |
| DMS | 40°32'21.1"N 74°18'42.1"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 08837 (Edison, 1.4 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 08863
Map centered on 40.5392, -74.3117. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 08863
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 08863, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 08863, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Edison, NJ (1.4 mi west), Keasbey, NJ (1.5 mi south) and Woodbridge, NJ (1.8 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Edison, NJ – 1.4 mi west
- Keasbey, NJ – 1.5 mi south
- Woodbridge, NJ – 1.8 mi northeast
- Metuchen, NJ – 2.1 mi west
- Iselin, NJ – 2.3 mi north
- Perth Amboy, NJ – 2.4 mi southeast
- Sewaren, NJ – 2.9 mi east
- Avenel, NJ – 3.2 mi northeast
- Colonia, NJ – 3.8 mi north
- Port Reading, NJ – 4.1 mi northeast
Schools Near Fords, NJ
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 08863 may also use facilities in nearby Edison, Keasbey and Woodbridge.
Shopping and Dining in Fords
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Fords, New Jersey can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 08863.
To research local history, try searching for Middlesex County records and archives along with the name Fords.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 08863, Edison lies about 1.4 mi to the west, Keasbey lies about 1.5 mi to the south, Woodbridge lies about 1.8 mi to the northeast, Metuchen lies about 2.1 mi to the west and Iselin lies about 2.3 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 08863
Data for ZIP code 08863 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.