08876 ZIP Code
Somerville, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08876 |
| City/Town: | Somerville |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,531 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,153 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,089 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,236 |
| Median Home Value: | $447,500 |
| Land Area: | 16.0 sq miles
41.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5896, -74.6854 |
Population Information (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,531 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,647 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,884 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,256 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,067 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,135 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,308 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,446 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,584 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,037 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,967 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,745 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,874 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,732 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,117 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 263 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $447,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,682 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,236 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,984 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 252 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,843 | 65.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,141 | 35.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,319 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 531 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 549 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,024 | 18.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,173 | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 862 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,767 | 35.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,413 | 20.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08876 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,153 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $149,605 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $141,683 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,089 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,603 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,983 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 615 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,259 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,828 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,565 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 589 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,726 | 69.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,729 | 7.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 93 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,866 | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,019 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,098 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,571 | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,367 | 14.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 627 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 630 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,980 | 8.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08876 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 251 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 328 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 490 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 377 | 4.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 964 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,207 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,878 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,503 | 16.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,854 | 20.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08876 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,983 | 69.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 900 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 297 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 446 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 289 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,721 | 13.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08876 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 654 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,494 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 643 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,607 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 437 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 456 | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,038 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,019 | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,982 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 878 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 307 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 456 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.3% | 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 (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,201 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,931 | 84.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,696 | 20.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,154 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08876 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,546 | 84.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,360 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,111 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 302 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 137 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 424 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08876 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,150 | 55.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 753 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 753 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 454 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 434 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 286 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,198 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 208 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08876 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 319 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 335 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,160 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,245 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,084 | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,507 | 16.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,482 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 594 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,460 | 15.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08876 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 208 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,484 | 16.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,349 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,581 | 27.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,263 | 24.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 351 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08876 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,865 | 76.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,350 | 15.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 450 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08876 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 592 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,922 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,748 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,722 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08876 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 98 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 65 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 57 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 60 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 615 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,879 | 49.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,969 | 33.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 100 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08876 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,966 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,682 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,984 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,574 | 50.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,861 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,688 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,022 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,541 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,203 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08876 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,918 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,681 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,038 | 50.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 822 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,715 | 27.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08876 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,926 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 487 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 283 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,549 | 31.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,123 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,484 | 30.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,340 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 818 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,355 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,075 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 161 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,051 | 50.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 863 | 41.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08876 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,574 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,823 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,175 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,534 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 438 | 15.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 114 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08876 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,645 | 78.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 614 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,886 | 795.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,886 | 795.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,886 | 795.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 582 | 94.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 18.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,716 | 279.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 55 | 9.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08876 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,275 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,397 | 72.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,878 | 27.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,251 | 10.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,744 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,624 | 7.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 259 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08876 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,984 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,828 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Somerville, NJ08876