Bridgewater, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08807
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,972
- 574/sq mi High-density area
- $168,696
- Median income Above-median income area
- $591,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgewater pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 574
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08807 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08807 (Bridgewater, NJ) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.5 in 2023 to 234.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08807 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey, with 37,972 residents across 66.2 square miles, a density of 574 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08807 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,696 (38% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,090. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $591,200 (14% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,176; 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08807 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 08807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgewater, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$69,090
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08807 ranks nationally
Bridgewater, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$168,696 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
14,581housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 08807 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
- 08846 13,635
Middlesex (08846)
13,635 residents
- 08805 12,254
Bound Brook (08805)
12,254 residents
- 08835 10,344
Manville (08835)
10,344 residents
- 07921 7,621
Bedminster (07921)
7,621 residents
- 08869 6,881
Raritan (08869)
6,881 residents
- 08880 4,563
South Bound Brook (08880)
4,563 residents
- 08836 3,845
Martinsville (08836)
3,845 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08807 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08807 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08836
Martinsville (08836)
$229,726 median income
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08821
Flagtown (08821)
$155,833 median income
- 07921
Bedminster (07921)
$123,104 median income
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
$122,884 median income
- 08880
South Bound Brook (08880)
$112,961 median income
- 08869
Raritan (08869)
$107,672 median income
- 08846
Middlesex (08846)
$105,000 median income
- 08805
Bound Brook (08805)
$93,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08807 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08807, 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 (37,972 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 08807 in?
ZIP code 08807 (Bridgewater) 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 08807?
ZIP code 08807 in Bridgewater, NJ has a population of 37,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08807?
The median household income in ZIP 08807 is $168,696, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08807?
The median home value in ZIP 08807 is $591,200, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08807 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08807?
ZIP code 08807 has 1,246 business establishments employing approximately 34,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08807 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (247), Retail trade (192), Health care and social assistance (153). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08807?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08807 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 08807?
In ZIP code 08807, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.8% 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 08807?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08807 is 31.4 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 08807?
In ZIP code 08807, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08807 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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