Martinsville, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08836
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,845
- 317/sq mi High-density area
- $229,726
- Median income Above-median income area
- $743,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martinsville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 317
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08836 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 08836 (Martinsville, NJ) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.4 in 2023 to 217.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08836 covers 12.1 square miles in Martinsville, Somerset County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,845 residents on file, a density of 317 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08836 skews affluent, with a median household income of $229,726 (88% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,143. The poverty rate is 0.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $743,700 (44% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08836 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 08836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsville, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08836.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 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 08836, Martinsville, 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
3,845
Population
12.1
Area (sq mi)
317
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08836?
38.1
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
17.8%
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?
$229,726
Median Household Income
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$97,143
Per Capita Income
0.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08836 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Martinsville, 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)
$229,726 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
1,345housing units
1,345
Total Housing Units
1,261
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$743,700
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
1969
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08836 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 160 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 171 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 190 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 213 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 217 |
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 125 business establishments in ZIP 08836, employing approximately 632 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,909,000.
125
Businesses
632
Employees
$34.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 13 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.4% |
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 08836 vs 08805 →
ZIP 08836 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
37,972 residents
- 07920
Basking Ridge (07920)
26,747 residents
- 07059
Warren (07059)
15,311 residents
- 08812 14,296
Dunellen (08812)
14,296 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
- 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 08836 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08836 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
- 07059
Warren (07059)
$212,479 median income
- 07920
Basking Ridge (07920)
$192,857 median income
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08812
Dunellen (08812)
$118,316 median income
- 08880
South Bound Brook (08880)
$112,961 median income
- 08846
Middlesex (08846)
$105,000 median income
- 08805
Bound Brook (08805)
$93,341 median income
- 08835
Manville (08835)
$93,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08836 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08805 | Bound Brook, NJ | 12,254 | 1.9 mi |
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 37,972 | 3.4 mi |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook, NJ | 4,563 | 3.3 mi |
| 07939 | Lyons, NJ | 228 | 4.9 mi |
| 08846 | Middlesex, NJ | 13,635 | 3.2 mi |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 17 | 4.0 mi |
| 07059 | Warren, NJ | 15,311 | 3.3 mi |
| 08812 | Dunellen, NJ | 14,296 | 3.9 mi |
| 08835 | Manville, NJ | 10,344 | 4.2 mi |
| 07920 | Basking Ridge, NJ | 26,747 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08836, 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 (3,845 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 08836 in?
ZIP code 08836 (Martinsville) 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 08836?
ZIP code 08836 in Martinsville, NJ has a population of 3,845 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08836?
The median household income in ZIP 08836 is $229,726, which is 201% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08836?
The median home value in ZIP 08836 is $743,700, which is 167% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08836 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08836?
ZIP code 08836 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08836?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08836 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Other services (except public administration) (17), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08836?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08836 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 08836?
In ZIP code 08836, 85.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.8% 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 08836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08836 is 32.6 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08836 is 0.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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