ZIP Code 08853
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Neshanic Station · Somerset County · New Jersey
- Population
- 5,247
- Median income
- $220,725
- Median home value
- $773,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 76.2%
- Land area
- 27.9 sq mi
188/sq mi
▲ 189% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 178% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.7
New York
ZIP code 08853 in Neshanic Station, New Jersey has a population of 5,247. The median household income is $220,725, which is 189% above the national average. Median home value is $773,400, 178% above the US average. 76.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.9 square miles in Neshanic Station, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 5,247 residents, producing a population density of 188 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 08853 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08853 sits at $220,725 (81% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $75,138. The poverty rate stands at 0.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $773,400 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $2,144 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, 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 08853 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 08853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08853.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 08853, Neshanic Station, 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
5,247
Population
27.9
Area (sq mi)
188
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08853?
48.7
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
16.3%
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?
$220,725
Median Household Income
+81% vs state
$75,138
Per Capita Income
0.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 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?
2,125
Total Housing Units
1,984
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$773,400
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$2,144
Median Rent
1988
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
+16.6%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08853 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 149 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 158 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 182 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 187 |
| 2024 | +16.6% | 218 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 08853, employing approximately 637 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,116,000.
72
Businesses
637
Employees
$25.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.6% |
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 08853 vs 08887 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08887 | Three Bridges, NJ | 1,106 | 2.9 mi |
| 08821 | Flagtown, NJ | 354 | 2.9 mi |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 10,063 | 5.5 mi |
| 08844 | Hillsborough, NJ | 38,367 | 4.1 mi |
| 08876 | Somerville, NJ | 22,179 | 4.9 mi |
| 08822 | Flemington, NJ | 30,354 | 6.5 mi |
| 08869 | Raritan, NJ | 6,881 | 5.9 mi |
| 08558 | Skillman, NJ | 6,629 | 8.2 mi |
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 144 | 10.4 mi |
| 08502 | Belle Mead, NJ | 11,317 | 7.1 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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