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Manville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08835

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

10,344
1,690/sq mi
$93,333
Median income
$354,300
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1,690
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manville, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to 10,344 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 1,690 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08835 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,333 (23% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,217. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $354,300 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,844 monthly, and 77.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 08835 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Somerset County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08835.

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 08835, Manville, 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

10,344

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

1,690

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08835?

44.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

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?

$93,333

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$44,217

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08835 ranks nationally

Manville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,333 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,639

Total Housing Units

4,424

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$354,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,844

Median Rent

1956

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

+14.3%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08835 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 172
2021 +11.2% 192
2022 +15.4% 221
2023 +6.4% 235
2024 +14.3% 269

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 08835, employing approximately 1,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,830,000.

177

Businesses

1,362

Employees

$55.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 14.1%
Retail trade 24 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 23 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 21 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.0%
Finance and insurance 5 2.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.7%
Wholesale trade 3 1.7%

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 08835 vs 08890 →

ZIP 08835 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 08835 ranks #5 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 08835 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 08835 ranks #null 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
08890 Zarephath, NJ 17 0.8 mi
08880 South Bound Brook, NJ 4,563 3.3 mi
08807 Bridgewater, NJ 37,972 3.9 mi
08805 Bound Brook, NJ 12,254 3.4 mi
08869 Raritan, NJ 6,881 3.6 mi
08836 Martinsville, NJ 3,845 4.2 mi
08873 Somerset, NJ 49,921 4.2 mi
08821 Flagtown, NJ 354 5.3 mi
08846 Middlesex, NJ 13,635 5.1 mi
08823 Franklin Park, NJ 9,016 7.1 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 Manville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08835 in? ▼
ZIP code 08835 (Manville) 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 08835? ▼
ZIP code 08835 in Manville, NJ has a population of 10,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08835 is $93,333, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08835 is $354,300, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08835 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08835? ▼
ZIP code 08835 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08835? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08835 are: Construction (35), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (24). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08835? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08835 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 08835? ▼
In ZIP code 08835, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 08835? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08835 is 27.5 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 08835? ▼
In ZIP code 08835, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08835 is 11.7% 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.