ZIP Code 08807
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Bridgewater · Somerset County · New Jersey
- Population
- 37,972
- Median income
- $168,696
- Median home value
- $591,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.8%
- Land area
- 66.2 sq mi
574/sq mi
▲ 121% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 113% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
New York
ZIP code 08807 in Bridgewater, New Jersey has a population of 37,972. The median household income is $168,696, which is 121% above the national average. Median home value is $591,200, 113% above the US average. 60.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08807 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.2 square miles in Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 37,972 residents, producing a population density of 574 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 08807 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08807 sits at $168,696 (38% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,090. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $591,200 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $2,176 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08807 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08807 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 08807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08807.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
247 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
192 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
153 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Construction 85
Construction
85 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 08807, Bridgewater, 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
37,972
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
574
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08807?
42.2
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
26.1%
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?
$168,696
Median Household Income
+38% vs state
$69,090
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 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?
14,581
Total Housing Units
14,195
Occupied Units
386
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$591,200
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$2,176
Median Rent
1982
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08807 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 166 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 177 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 198 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 222 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 234 |
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 1,246 business establishments in ZIP 08807, employing approximately 34,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,090,717,000.
1,246
Businesses
34,211
Employees
$4.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 247 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 192 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 153 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 85 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 62 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 2.7% |
| Information | 29 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 08807 vs 08869 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08869 | Raritan, NJ | 6,881 | 1.8 mi |
| 08836 | Martinsville, NJ | 3,845 | 3.4 mi |
| 08876 | Somerville, NJ | 22,179 | 3.5 mi |
| 08835 | Manville, NJ | 10,344 | 3.9 mi |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 17 | 4.4 mi |
| 08805 | Bound Brook, NJ | 12,254 | 4.6 mi |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 7,621 | 5.4 mi |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook, NJ | 4,563 | 5.6 mi |
| 08846 | Middlesex, NJ | 13,635 | 6.4 mi |
| 08821 | Flagtown, NJ | 354 | 6.1 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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