08880 ZIP Code
South Bound Brook, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08880 |
| City/Town: | South Bound Brook |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,838 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,625 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,951 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,990 |
| Median Home Value: | $316,600 |
| Land Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5539, -74.5275 |
Population Information (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,838 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,445 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,393 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 212 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 346 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 275 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 292 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 287 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 743 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 780 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 740 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 457 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 139 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 289 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 202 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 76 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $316,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,598 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,990 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,951 | 98.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 39 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,145 | 58.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 806 | 41.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,426 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 184 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 106 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 982 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 804 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 419 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 675 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 256 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08880 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,625 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,347 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,122 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,951 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,019 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,799 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 220 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,432 | 86.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 242 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 125 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,384 | 49.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 777 | 16.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 147 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 663 | 13.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 834 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,367 | 28.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,656 | 34.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 580 | 12.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 180 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 816 | 16.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08880 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 58 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 115 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 225 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 99 | 5.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 308 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 211 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 549 | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 307 | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 79 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08880 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,038 | 72.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 281 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 273 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08880 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 272 | 9.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 300 | 10.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 163 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 597 | 21.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 183 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 90 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 394 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 492 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 94 | 3.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 121 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 69 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,197 | 86.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,328 | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,359 | 28.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 641 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08880 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,740 | 89.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 442 | 22.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 348 | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 46 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 59 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 127 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08880 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,150 | 57.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 131 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 342 | 17.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 144 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 72 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 82 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08880 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 107 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 148 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 36 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 276 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 216 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 289 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 262 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 225 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 431 | 21.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08880 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 97 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 284 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 657 | 33.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 695 | 34.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 187 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 70 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08880 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,553 | 79.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 100 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 258 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 29 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08880 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 268 | 13.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 479 | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 787 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 417 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08880 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 430 | 37.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 654 | 57.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08880 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,411 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,053 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,598 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,951 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 830 | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 338 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 397 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 628 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 495 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 435 | 22.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08880 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,053 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 816 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 958 | 46.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 56 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 194 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 559 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08880 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,046 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 25 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 33 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 536 | 51.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 255 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 197 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,859 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 164 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,838 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 476 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 121 | 25.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 220 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 135 | 28.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08880 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,284 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 455 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 231 | 50.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 224 | 49.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 40 | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,725 | 77.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 62 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,113 | 1795.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,113 | 1795.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,113 | 1795.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 102 | 164.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 45.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 853 | 1375.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08880 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,626 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,942 | 63.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,684 | 36.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,399 | 30.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 194 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08880 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,951 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,853 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
South Bound Brook, NJ08880