South Bound Brook, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08880
Somerset County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,563
- 2,726/sq mi High-density area
- $112,961
- Median income Above-median income area
- $359,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Bound Brook pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,726
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08880 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 08880 (South Bound Brook, NJ) rose +20.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.7 in 2023 to 311.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08880 covers 1.7 square miles in South Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,563 residents on file, a density of 2,726 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08880 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,961 (7% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,622. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,000 (30% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,778; owner occupancy is 57.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 08880 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 08880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bound Brook, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08880.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 08880, South Bound Brook, 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
4,563
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
2,726
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08880?
36.0
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
22.6%
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?
$112,961
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$38,622
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08880 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
South Bound Brook, 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)
$112,961 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
1,850housing units
1,850
Total Housing Units
1,780
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,000
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,778
Median Rent
1966
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
+20.2%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08880 have increased 20.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 197 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 222 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 248 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 259 |
| 2024 | +20.2% | 311 |
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 59 business establishments in ZIP 08880, employing approximately 327 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,323,000.
59
Businesses
327
Employees
$18.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 23.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.1% |
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 08880 vs 08805 →
ZIP 08880 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08854
Piscataway (08854)
55,961 residents
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
49,921 residents
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
37,972 residents
- 07059 15,311
Warren (07059)
15,311 residents
- 08812 14,296
Dunellen (08812)
14,296 residents
- 08846 13,635
Middlesex (08846)
13,635 residents
- 08805 12,254
Bound Brook (08805)
12,254 residents
- 08835 10,344
Manville (08835)
10,344 residents
- 08880 4,563
South Bound Brook (08880)
4,563 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08880 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08880 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
- 07059
Warren (07059)
$212,479 median income
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08854
Piscataway (08854)
$127,806 median income
- 08873
Somerset (08873)
$124,972 median income
- 08812
Dunellen (08812)
$118,316 median income
- 08880
South Bound Brook (08880)
$112,961 median income
- 08846
Middlesex (08846)
$105,000 median income
- 08805
Bound Brook (08805)
$93,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08880 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08805 | Bound Brook, NJ | 12,254 | 1.3 mi |
| 08846 | Middlesex, NJ | 13,635 | 2.0 mi |
| 08873 | Somerset, NJ | 49,921 | 3.8 mi |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 17 | 2.6 mi |
| 08836 | Martinsville, NJ | 3,845 | 3.3 mi |
| 08854 | Piscataway, NJ | 55,961 | 3.4 mi |
| 08835 | Manville, NJ | 10,344 | 3.3 mi |
| 07059 | Warren, NJ | 15,311 | 5.5 mi |
| 08812 | Dunellen, NJ | 14,296 | 4.0 mi |
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 37,972 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08880, 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 (4,563 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 08880 in?
ZIP code 08880 (South Bound Brook) 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 08880?
ZIP code 08880 in South Bound Brook, NJ has a population of 4,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08880?
The median household income in ZIP 08880 is $112,961, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08880?
The median home value in ZIP 08880 is $359,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08880 is White at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08880?
ZIP code 08880 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08880 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08880?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08880 increased by 20.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 08880?
In ZIP code 08880, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 08880?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08880 is 25.5 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 08880?
In ZIP code 08880, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08880 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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