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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
$122,884
Median income
$485,100
Median home value
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $64,937. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Somerset County, letting you compare 08876 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08876?

39.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

19.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 8.2%
Asian 11.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

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

How ZIP 08876 ranks nationally

Somerville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,884 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.1%

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

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$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

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ZIP 08876 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 08876 ranks #3 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 08876 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 08876 ranks #9 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
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

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
07059 standard
Warren, NJ
Pop: 15,311
08805 standard
Bound Brook, NJ
Pop: 12,254

Related Areas

Somerset County Somerville, NJ New Jersey

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.

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