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Bernardsville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07924

Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,534
241/sq mi
$236,042
Median income
$785,100
Median home value
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bernardsville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
241
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07924 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07924 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bernardsville, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to 7,534 residents across 31.2 square miles, a density of 241 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07924 skews affluent, with a median household income of $236,042 (93% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $112,114. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $785,100 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $2,297 per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 07924 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 07924

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bernardsville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07924.

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 07924, Bernardsville, 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

7,534

Population

31.2

Area (sq mi)

241

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07924?

40.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$236,042

Median Household Income

+93% vs state

$112,114

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07924 ranks nationally

Bernardsville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$236,042 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 85.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,673

Total Housing Units

2,610

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$785,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$2,297

Median Rent

1960

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07924 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 148
2021 +3.5% 153
2022 +8.5% 166
2023 +5.8% 176
2024 +15.1% 202

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 302 business establishments in ZIP 07924, employing approximately 2,620 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,781,000.

302

Businesses

2,620

Employees

$130.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 42 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 37 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 31 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 7.0%
Construction 19 6.3%
Finance and insurance 18 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.3%
Educational services 7 2.3%
Manufacturing 6 2.0%
Information 6 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.3%

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 07924 vs 07945 →

ZIP 07924 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 07924 ranks #4 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 07924 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 07924 ranks #6 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
07945 Mendham, NJ 9,539 3.8 mi
07920 Basking Ridge, NJ 26,747 3.6 mi
07931 Far Hills, NJ 3,296 3.5 mi
07926 Brookside, NJ 120 5.2 mi
07934 Gladstone, NJ 1,501 4.7 mi
07977 Peapack, NJ 669 4.1 mi
07939 Lyons, NJ 228 4.5 mi
07970 Mount Freedom, NJ 117 5.7 mi
07976 New Vernon, NJ 754 5.4 mi
07869 Randolph, NJ 25,291 8.2 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 Bernardsville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07924 in? ▼
ZIP code 07924 (Bernardsville) 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 07924? ▼
ZIP code 07924 in Bernardsville, NJ has a population of 7,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07924? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07924 is $236,042, which is 209% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07924? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07924 is $785,100, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07924? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07924 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07924? ▼
ZIP code 07924 has 302 business establishments employing approximately 2,620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07924? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07924 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07924? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07924 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 07924? ▼
In ZIP code 07924, 85.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.8% 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 07924? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07924 is 28.3 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 07924? ▼
In ZIP code 07924, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07924? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07924 is 1.1% 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.