08873 ZIP Code
Somerset, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08873 |
| City/Town: | Somerset |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,342 |
| Median Household Income: | $110,396 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,349 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,204 |
| Median Home Value: | $410,800 |
| Land Area: | 32.1 sq miles
83.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4997, -74.5318 |
Population Information (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,342 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,012 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,330 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,065 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,490 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,191 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,971 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,394 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,477 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,356 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,783 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,382 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,620 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,094 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,000 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,519 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $410,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,924 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,204 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,244 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 960 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,426 | 67.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,818 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,231 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,442 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,305 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,879 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,310 | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,681 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,043 | 30.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,571 | 24.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08873 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $110,396 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $138,751 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $129,343 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,349 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,087 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,393 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,629 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,502 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,305 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,450 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 605 | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,049 | 36.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,746 | 28.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,714 | 19.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,462 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,302 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,377 | 13.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,975 | 18.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,499 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,963 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 281 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,232 | 11.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08873 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 563 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 446 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 626 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 905 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,394 | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,234 | 10.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,349 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,912 | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,681 | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,134 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08873 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,463 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,779 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,435 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 122 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,249 | 4.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,817 | 17.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08873 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 56 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 765 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,695 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,044 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,293 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,905 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,232 | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,306 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,627 | 19.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,847 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,099 | 3.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,411 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,113 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 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 (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,496 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 41,474 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,500 | 29.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,342 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08873 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,785 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,771 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,967 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 698 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 563 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 839 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08873 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,702 | 48.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,381 | 19.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 759 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 909 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 902 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,694 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,836 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08873 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,309 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,847 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,846 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,099 | 23.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,999 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,680 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,958 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 706 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 676 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08873 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 209 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,331 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,534 | 38.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,155 | 27.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,053 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 922 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08873 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 17,397 | 81.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 284 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,787 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 499 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 157 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 120 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08873 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 805 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,629 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,174 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,636 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08873 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 130 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 39 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 60 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 363 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,811 | 12.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,994 | 55.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,915 | 27.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 114 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08873 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,615 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,200 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,924 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,244 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,634 | 50.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,901 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,879 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,681 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,950 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,164 | 33.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08873 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,056 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,178 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,936 | 54.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 638 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,083 | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,067 | 32.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08873 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,110 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 629 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 805 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,006 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,812 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,858 | 29.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,630 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,599 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 54,838 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,848 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 484 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,153 | 36.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,211 | 54.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08873 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,501 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,251 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,966 | 40.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,856 | 53.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,169 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 429 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,812 | 68.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 898 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,530 | 1952.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,530 | 1952.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,530 | 1952.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,019 | 113.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,694 | 188.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 24 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,367 | 709.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 133 | 14.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08873 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,277 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,420 | 62.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,857 | 38.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,457 | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,018 | 11.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,548 | 8.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,834 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08873 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,244 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,792 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
Somerset, NJ08873