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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
$112,961
Median income
$359,000
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $38,622. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. Housing costs here run $359,000 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,778 a month; 57.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08880 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 08880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Bound Brook, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08880.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08880?

36.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

22.6%

Foreign-Born

White 41.9%
African American 16.1%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%

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

$38,622

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08880 ranks nationally

South Bound Brook, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,961 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,850

Total Housing Units

1,780

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$359,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 08880 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 08880 ranks #9 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 08880 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 08880 ranks #7 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
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

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
08876 standard
Somerville, NJ
Pop: 22,179
07059 standard
Warren, NJ
Pop: 15,311

Related Areas

Somerset County South Bound Brook, NJ New Jersey

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.

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