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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
$123,104
Median income
$433,300
Median home value
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $79,546. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $433,300 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,236 monthly, and 79.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 07921 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Somerset County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 07921?

49.2

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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

$79,546

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07921 ranks nationally

Bedminster, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$123,104 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,998

Total Housing Units

3,942

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$433,300

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07921 vs 07977 →

ZIP 07921 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07921 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

08873 standard
Somerset, NJ
Pop: 49,921
08844 standard
Hillsborough, NJ
Pop: 38,367
08807 standard
Bridgewater, NJ
Pop: 37,972
07920 standard
Basking Ridge, NJ
Pop: 26,747
08876 standard
Somerville, NJ
Pop: 22,179
07059 standard
Warren, NJ
Pop: 15,311

Related Areas

Somerset County Bedminster, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.