ZIP Code 08835

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Manville · Somerset County · New Jersey

Population
10,344

1,690/sq mi

Median income
$93,333

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$354,300

▲ 27% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.0%

Median age 44.9

Land area
6.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 08835 in Manville, New Jersey has a population of 10,344. The median household income is $93,333, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $354,300, 27% above the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in Manville, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,344 residents, producing a population density of 1,690 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 08835 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08835 sits at $93,333 (23% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,217. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $354,300 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,844 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08835 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 08835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,344

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

1,690

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Manville, 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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