ZIP Code 08876
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Somerville · Somerset County · New Jersey
- Population
- 22,179
- Median income
- $122,884
- Median home value
- $485,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.1%
- Land area
- 39.4 sq mi
563/sq mi
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
New York
ZIP code 08876 in Somerville, New Jersey has a population of 22,179. The median household income is $122,884, which is 61% above the national average. Median home value is $485,100, 74% above the US average. 57.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08876 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.4 square miles in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey. The area is home to 22,179 residents, producing a population density of 563 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 08876 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08876 sits at $122,884 (1% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $64,937. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $485,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,840 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08876 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08876 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 08876
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08876.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
144 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
89 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 08876, Somerville, 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
22,179
Population
39.4
Area (sq mi)
563
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08876?
39.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
19.7%
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?
$122,884
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$64,937
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 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?
10,090
Total Housing Units
9,885
Occupied Units
205
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,840
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08876 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 169 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 185 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 205 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 225 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 244 |
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 1,033 business establishments in ZIP 08876, employing approximately 25,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,130,686,000.
1,033
Businesses
25,130
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 144 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 98 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 82 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 77 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 2.8% |
| Information | 19 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
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 08876 vs 08869 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08869 | Raritan, NJ | 6,881 | 2.5 mi |
| 08821 | Flagtown, NJ | 354 | 4.7 mi |
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 37,972 | 3.5 mi |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 7,621 | 4.8 mi |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 10,063 | 4.0 mi |
| 08844 | Hillsborough, NJ | 38,367 | 6.2 mi |
| 08853 | Neshanic Station, NJ | 5,247 | 4.9 mi |
| 08836 | Martinsville, NJ | 3,845 | 7.0 mi |
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 144 | 6.8 mi |
| 07977 | Peapack, NJ | 669 | 8.3 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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