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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
$168,696
Median income
$591,200
Median home value
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,090. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08807?

42.2

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 55.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 25.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.8%

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

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$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

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ZIP 08807 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 08807 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 08807 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 08807 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

08873 standard
Somerset, NJ
Pop: 49,921
08844 standard
Hillsborough, NJ
Pop: 38,367
07920 standard
Basking Ridge, NJ
Pop: 26,747
08876 standard
Somerville, NJ
Pop: 22,179
07059 standard
Warren, NJ
Pop: 15,311
08805 standard
Bound Brook, NJ
Pop: 12,254

Related Areas

Somerset County Bridgewater, NJ New Jersey

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.

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