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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
$229,726
Median income
$743,700
Median home value
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $97,143. Poverty here runs at 0.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $743,700 (44% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.

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. To put 08836 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 08836

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08836.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08836?

38.1

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 15.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$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

How ZIP 08836 ranks nationally

Martinsville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$229,726 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.8%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$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 08836 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 08836 ranks #9 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 08836 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 08836 ranks the highest 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
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

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 Martinsville, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.