ZIP Code 08836
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Martinsville · Somerset County · New Jersey
- Population
- 3,845
- Median income
- $229,726
- Median home value
- $743,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.8%
- Land area
- 12.1 sq mi
317/sq mi
▲ 201% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 167% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 08836 in Martinsville, New Jersey has a population of 3,845. The median household income is $229,726, which is 201% above the national average. Median home value is $743,700, 167% above the US average. 73.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.1 square miles in Martinsville, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,845 residents, producing a population density of 317 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 08836 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08836 sits at $229,726 (88% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $97,143. The poverty rate stands at 0.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $743,700 (44% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08836 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 08836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$97,143
Per Capita Income
0.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
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 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 |
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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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