Raritan, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08869
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,881
- 1,333/sq mi High-density area
- $107,672
- Median income Above-median income area
- $456,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raritan pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,333
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08869 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 08869 (Raritan, NJ) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 248.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08869 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to 6,881 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 1,333 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08869 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,672 (12% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,776. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $456,900 (12% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,112; 49.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08869 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 08869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raritan, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08869.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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 08869, Raritan, 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
6,881
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
1,333
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08869?
41.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
31.5%
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?
$107,672
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$58,776
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08869 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Raritan, 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)
$107,672 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
3,349housing units
3,349
Total Housing Units
3,326
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,900
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$2,112
Median Rent
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08869 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 171 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 182 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 208 |
| 2023 | +18.4% | 246 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 249 |
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 292 business establishments in ZIP 08869, employing approximately 7,966 people with a combined annual payroll of $963,243,000.
292
Businesses
7,966
Employees
$963.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 30 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
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 08869 vs 08807 →
ZIP 08869 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08844
Hillsborough (08844)
38,367 residents
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
37,972 residents
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
22,179 residents
- 08805 12,254
Bound Brook (08805)
12,254 residents
- 08835 10,344
Manville (08835)
10,344 residents
- 07921 7,621
Bedminster (07921)
7,621 residents
- 08869 6,881
Raritan (08869)
6,881 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 08869 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08869 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
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08821
Flagtown (08821)
$155,833 median income
- 08844
Hillsborough (08844)
$153,556 median income
- 07921
Bedminster (07921)
$123,104 median income
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
$122,884 median income
- 08880
South Bound Brook (08880)
$112,961 median income
- 08869
Raritan (08869)
$107,672 median income
- 08805
Bound Brook (08805)
$93,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08869 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 37,972 | 1.8 mi |
| 08876 | Somerville, NJ | 22,179 | 2.5 mi |
| 08835 | Manville, NJ | 10,344 | 3.6 mi |
| 08821 | Flagtown, NJ | 354 | 4.3 mi |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 17 | 4.3 mi |
| 08844 | Hillsborough, NJ | 38,367 | 5.4 mi |
| 08805 | Bound Brook, NJ | 12,254 | 5.6 mi |
| 08836 | Martinsville, NJ | 3,845 | 4.9 mi |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 7,621 | 6.1 mi |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook, NJ | 4,563 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08869, 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 (6,881 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 08869 in?
ZIP code 08869 (Raritan) 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 08869?
ZIP code 08869 in Raritan, NJ has a population of 6,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08869?
The median household income in ZIP 08869 is $107,672, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08869?
The median home value in ZIP 08869 is $456,900, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08869 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08869?
ZIP code 08869 has 292 business establishments employing approximately 7,966 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08869?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08869 are: Health care and social assistance (45), Retail trade (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08869?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08869 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 08869?
In ZIP code 08869, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 08869?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08869 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08869?
In ZIP code 08869, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08869 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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