Bedminster, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07921
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,621
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- $123,104
- Median income Above-median income area
- $433,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bedminster pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 154
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07921 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07921 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to 7,621 residents across 49.4 square miles, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07921 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,104 (1% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $79,546. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $433,300 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,236; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 07921 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bedminster, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07921.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Information
Information
23 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07921, Bedminster, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,621
Population
49.4
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07921?
49.2
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
16.2%
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?
$123,104
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$79,546
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07921 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Bedminster, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$123,104 Top 39% higher than 61% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,998housing units
3,998
Total Housing Units
3,942
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$433,300
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$2,236
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
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07921 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.2% | 159 |
| 2020 | +4.8% | 166 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 180 |
| 2022 | -3.4% | 174 |
| 2024 | – | 209 |
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 285 business establishments in ZIP 07921, employing approximately 6,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $967,353,000.
285
Businesses
6,937
Employees
$967.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 16.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.9% |
| Information | 23 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 07921 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
37,972 residents
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
22,179 residents
- 08889 10,063
Whitehouse Station (08889)
10,063 residents
- 07930 8,559
Chester (07930)
8,559 residents
- 07921 7,621
Bedminster (07921)
7,621 residents
- 08869 6,881
Raritan (08869)
6,881 residents
- 07931 3,296
Far Hills (07931)
3,296 residents
- 07934 1,501
Gladstone (07934)
1,501 residents
- 07977 669
Peapack (07977)
669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07921 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07934
Gladstone (07934)
$245,429 median income
- 07930
Chester (07930)
$240,954 median income
- 07931
Far Hills (07931)
$201,078 median income
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08889
Whitehouse Station (08889)
$157,781 median income
- 07977
Peapack (07977)
$150,875 median income
- 07921
Bedminster (07921)
$123,104 median income
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
$122,884 median income
- 08869
Raritan (08869)
$107,672 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07921 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07977 | Peapack, NJ | 669 | 3.5 mi |
| 07934 | Gladstone, NJ | 1,501 | 4.4 mi |
| 07931 | Far Hills, NJ | 3,296 | 3.9 mi |
| 08876 | Somerville, NJ | 22,179 | 4.8 mi |
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 144 | 3.5 mi |
| 07979 | Pottersville, NJ | 589 | 4.1 mi |
| 08869 | Raritan, NJ | 6,881 | 6.1 mi |
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 37,972 | 5.4 mi |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 10,063 | 5.5 mi |
| 07930 | Chester, NJ | 8,559 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07921, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,621 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07921 in?
ZIP code 07921 (Bedminster) is located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07921?
ZIP code 07921 in Bedminster, NJ has a population of 7,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07921?
The median household income in ZIP 07921 is $123,104, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07921?
The median home value in ZIP 07921 is $433,300, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07921?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07921 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07921?
ZIP code 07921 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 6,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07921?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07921 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (47), Finance and insurance (42), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07921?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07921 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07921?
In ZIP code 07921, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07921?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07921 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07921?
In ZIP code 07921, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07921?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07921 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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