ZIP Code 07920
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Basking Ridge · Somerset County · New Jersey
- Population
- 26,747
- Median income
- $192,857
- Median home value
- $799,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.5%
- Land area
- 60.8 sq mi
440/sq mi
▲ 153% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 188% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 46
New York
ZIP code 07920 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey has a population of 26,747. The median household income is $192,857, which is 153% above the national average. Median home value is $799,900, 188% above the US average. 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.8 square miles in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 26,747 residents, producing a population density of 440 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07920 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07920 sits at $192,857 (58% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $109,007. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $799,900 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $2,476 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 07920 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07920.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
134 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 47
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Construction 46
Construction
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance 46
Finance and insurance
46 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07920, Basking Ridge, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,747
Population
60.8
Area (sq mi)
440
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07920?
46.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
24.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$192,857
Median Household Income
+58% vs state
$109,007
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
10,973
Total Housing Units
10,770
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$799,900
Median Home Value
+55% vs state
$2,476
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07920 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 166 |
| 2021 | +4.1% | 173 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 195 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 210 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 233 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 591 business establishments in ZIP 07920, employing approximately 15,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,284,775,000.
591
Businesses
15,374
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 134 | 22.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 46 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 5.8% |
| Information | 28 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07920 vs 07939 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07939 | Lyons, NJ | 228 | 0.9 mi |
| 07946 | Millington, NJ | 3,144 | 2.7 mi |
| 07980 | Stirling, NJ | 2,307 | 3.6 mi |
| 07924 | Bernardsville, NJ | 7,534 | 3.6 mi |
| 08836 | Martinsville, NJ | 3,845 | 5.7 mi |
| 07059 | Warren, NJ | 15,311 | 4.1 mi |
| 07933 | Gillette, NJ | 3,251 | 5.2 mi |
| 07931 | Far Hills, NJ | 3,296 | 5.2 mi |
| 07976 | New Vernon, NJ | 754 | 5.1 mi |
| 07977 | Peapack, NJ | 669 | 5.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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