ZIP Code 08873
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Somerset · Somerset County · New Jersey
- Population
- 49,921
- Median income
- $124,972
- Median home value
- $465,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.6%
- Land area
- 83.6 sq mi
597/sq mi
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 08873 in Somerset, New Jersey has a population of 49,921. The median household income is $124,972, which is 64% above the national average. Median home value is $465,800, 67% above the US average. 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08873 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.6 square miles in Somerset, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 49,921 residents, producing a population density of 597 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 08873 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08873 sits at $124,972 (2% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $60,750. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $465,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $2,087 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08873 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08873 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 08873
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08873.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
256 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
244 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
140 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 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 08873, Somerset, 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
49,921
Population
83.6
Area (sq mi)
597
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08873?
40.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
33.4%
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?
$124,972
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$60,750
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 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?
22,374
Total Housing Units
21,831
Occupied Units
543
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$465,800
Median Home Value
-10% vs state
$2,087
Median Rent
1984
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08873 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 175 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 194 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 221 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 238 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 268 |
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 1,485 business establishments in ZIP 08873, employing approximately 38,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,125,451,000.
1,485
Businesses
38,103
Employees
$3.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 256 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 244 | 16.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 140 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 118 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 109 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 98 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 89 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 73 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 2.6% |
| Information | 30 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 08873 vs 08880 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08880 | South Bound Brook, NJ | 4,563 | 3.8 mi |
| 08805 | Bound Brook, NJ | 12,254 | 5.1 mi |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 17 | 3.6 mi |
| 08823 | Franklin Park, NJ | 9,016 | 4.3 mi |
| 08824 | Kendall Park, NJ | 12,115 | 5.3 mi |
| 08835 | Manville, NJ | 10,344 | 4.2 mi |
| 08902 | North Brunswick, NJ | 41,153 | 4.7 mi |
| 08901 | New Brunswick, NJ | 55,223 | 4.8 mi |
| 08904 | Highland Park, NJ | 13,982 | 5.5 mi |
| 08846 | Middlesex, NJ | 13,635 | 5.5 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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