ZIP Code 08821

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Flagtown · Somerset County · New Jersey

Population
354

457/sq mi

Median income
$155,833

▲ 104% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$443,300

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.1%

Median age 40.1

Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08821 in Flagtown, New Jersey has a population of 354. The median household income is $155,833, which is 104% above the national average. Median home value is $443,300, 59% above the US average. 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Flagtown, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 354 residents, producing a population density of 457 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 08821 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08821 sits at $155,833 (28% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $56,842. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $443,300 (14% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08821 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 →

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 08821, Flagtown, 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

354

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

457

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08821?

40.1

Median Age

40.3%

Male

59.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$155,833

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$56,842

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

108

Total Housing Units

108

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$443,300

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 08821, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,288,000.

9

Businesses

53

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 08821 vs 08844 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08844 Hillsborough, NJ 38,367 1.6 mi
08853 Neshanic Station, NJ 5,247 2.9 mi
08876 Somerville, NJ 22,179 4.7 mi
08869 Raritan, NJ 6,881 4.3 mi
08502 Belle Mead, NJ 11,317 5.2 mi
08887 Three Bridges, NJ 1,106 5.7 mi
08835 Manville, NJ 10,344 5.3 mi
08558 Skillman, NJ 6,629 7.4 mi
08890 Zarephath, NJ 17 6.0 mi
08807 Bridgewater, NJ 37,972 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08821 in?
ZIP code 08821 (Flagtown) 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 08821?
ZIP code 08821 in Flagtown, NJ has a population of 354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08821?
The median household income in ZIP 08821 is $155,833, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08821?
The median home value in ZIP 08821 is $443,300, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08821 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08821?
ZIP code 08821 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08821?
In ZIP code 08821, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08821?
In ZIP code 08821, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Flagtown, NJ

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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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