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 High-density area
- $93,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08835 (Manville, NJ) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.2 in 2023 to 268.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,217. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $354,300 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,844; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08835 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 08835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manville, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08835.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08835?
44.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
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?
$93,333
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,217
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08835 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Manville, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$93,333 28th percentile higher than 28% of 565 New Jersey 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
4,639housing units
4,639
Total Housing Units
4,424
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
49,921 residents
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
37,972 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
- 08823 9,016
Franklin Park (08823)
9,016 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 08835 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08835 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
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
$124,972 median income
- 08823
Franklin Park (08823)
$115,597 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 08835 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08835, 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 (10,344 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 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.
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