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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
$107,672
Median income
$456,900
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,776. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $456,900 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,112 monthly, and 49.9% of units 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. To put 08869 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 08869

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raritan, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08869.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08869?

41.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

31.5%

Foreign-Born

White 49.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 21.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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

$58,776

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08869 ranks nationally

Raritan, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,672 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,349

Total Housing Units

3,326

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$456,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08869 ranks #7 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 08869 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 08869 ranks #8 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
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

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 Raritan, NJ New Jersey

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.

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