Somerville, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08876
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,179
- 563/sq mi High-density area
- $122,884
- Median income Above-median income area
- $485,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 563
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08876 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 08876 (Somerville, NJ) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.0 in 2023 to 244.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08876 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, with 22,179 residents across 39.4 square miles, a density of 563 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08876 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,884 (1% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,937. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $485,100 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,840; 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08876 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 08876
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerville, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$64,937
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08876 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Somerville, 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)
$122,884 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
10,090housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 08876 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
- 08889 10,063
Whitehouse Station (08889)
10,063 residents
- 07921 7,621
Bedminster (07921)
7,621 residents
- 08869 6,881
Raritan (08869)
6,881 residents
- 08853 5,247
Neshanic Station (08853)
5,247 residents
- 08836 3,845
Martinsville (08836)
3,845 residents
- 07977 669
Peapack (07977)
669 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08876 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08876 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
- 08853
Neshanic Station (08853)
$220,725 median income
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08889
Whitehouse Station (08889)
$157,781 median income
- 08821
Flagtown (08821)
$155,833 median income
- 08844
Hillsborough (08844)
$153,556 median income
- 07977
Peapack (07977)
$150,875 median income
- 07921
Bedminster (07921)
$123,104 median income
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
$122,884 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08876 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08876, 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 (22,179 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 08876 in?
ZIP code 08876 (Somerville) 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 08876?
ZIP code 08876 in Somerville, NJ has a population of 22,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08876?
The median household income in ZIP 08876 is $122,884, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08876?
The median home value in ZIP 08876 is $485,100, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08876?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08876 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08876?
ZIP code 08876 has 1,033 business establishments employing approximately 25,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08876?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08876 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (144), Health care and social assistance (135), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08876?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08876 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 08876?
In ZIP code 08876, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.1% 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 08876?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08876 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08876?
In ZIP code 08876, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08876?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08876 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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