08805 ZIP Code
Bound Brook, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08805 |
| City/Town: | Bound Brook |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,173 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,200 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,587 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,584 |
| Median Home Value: | $376,000 |
| Land Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5706, -74.5376 |
Population Information (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,173 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,777 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,396 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 894 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 843 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 776 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 709 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 894 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,476 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,286 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,753 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 827 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 657 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,136 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 543 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 379 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $376,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,731 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,584 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,374 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 210 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,686 | 50.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,688 | 50.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,057 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 643 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 534 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,867 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,845 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 774 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,024 | 20.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,370 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,200 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,676 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,326 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,587 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,293 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,815 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 478 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,158 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,785 | 86.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 687 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 343 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,655 | 54.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 813 | 5.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 259 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 670 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,432 | 24.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,336 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,429 | 31.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,283 | 44.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,046 | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,320 | 9.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,809 | 26.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08805 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 134 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 381 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 218 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 785 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 775 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 731 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 985 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 507 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 726 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08805 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,265 | 67.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 845 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 399 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 401 | 5.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 606 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08805 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 740 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,090 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 313 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 705 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 575 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 128 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 409 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 983 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,625 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 683 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 433 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 112 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,925 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,227 | 65.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,069 | 28.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,130 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08805 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,608 | 85.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,255 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,047 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 112 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 218 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 260 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08805 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,717 | 48.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 364 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 614 | 11.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 587 | 10.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 210 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 236 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 856 | 15.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08805 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 720 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 46 | 0.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 372 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 212 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 393 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 567 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,045 | 18.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 817 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,391 | 24.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08805 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 173 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 892 | 16.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,959 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,638 | 29.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 793 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 129 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08805 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,823 | 71.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,208 | 22.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 189 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08805 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 583 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,172 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,777 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 842 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08805 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 25 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 98 | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 679 | 25.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,409 | 52.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 411 | 15.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,488 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,053 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,731 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,374 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,402 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,073 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,029 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,421 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,830 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,499 | 27.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08805 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,644 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,328 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,694 | 47.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 177 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 392 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,343 | 41.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08805 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,115 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 227 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 287 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,109 | 35.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 749 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 743 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,201 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 451 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,055 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,263 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 122 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 510 | 40.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 631 | 50.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08805 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,173 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,887 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 848 | 44.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 919 | 48.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 398 | 21.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 6.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,825 | 69.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 196 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,348 | 2218.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,348 | 2218.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,348 | 2218.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 510 | 260.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 54 | 27.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,293 | 1680.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08805 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,279 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,247 | 54.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,032 | 45.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,020 | 37.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 597 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 363 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 52 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08805 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,374 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,015 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Bound Brook, NJ08805