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Somerset County
Martinsville, NJ
08836
08836 ZIP Code — Martinsville, NJ
Somerset County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08836 is located in
Martinsville ,
New Jersey ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 4.50 square miles and serves a population of
4,023 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 732 .
About ZIP code 08836
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $722,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($214,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 08836 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,023
Population density
894 / sq mi
State FIPS
34
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
4.50 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
40.6009
Longitude
-74.5541
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
732
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
8.8%
19.6%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
13.7%
22.9%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
33.0%
31.5%
28.3%
Over $200k
44.5%
26.0%
14.8%
Demographics & statistics
$214,375
Median household income
$722,100
Median home value
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,217 30.3% 18 and over 2,806 69.7% 65 and over 440 10.9% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,974 68.6% Two or more races 548 12.6% Asian 499 11.5% Hispanic or Latino 312 7.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
8.8%
19.6%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
13.7%
22.9%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
33.0%
31.5%
28.3%
Over $200k
44.5%
26.0%
14.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 1.4% $25k–$35k 1.4% $35k–$50k 4.6% $50k–$75k 4.6% $75k–$100k 3.9% $100k–$150k 10.6% $150k–$200k 18.7% $200k+ 53.4% Median income $214,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $722,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.9% Renter occupied 2.1% Vacant 1.8% Single-family detached 93.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 8.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 12.4% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 11.5% 1960–1969 29.5% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 6.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 5.2% 3 bedrooms 30.8% 4 bedrooms 39.9% 5+ bedrooms 24.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 13.2% 2 vehicles 43.1% 3 or more 43.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 88.6% Electricity 3.4% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Fuel oil 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,016 79.5% Cohabiting couple 32 2.5% Male householder, no spouse 99 7.7% Female householder, no spouse 131 10.3% Households with children under 18 589 46.1% Households with seniors (65+) 330 25.8% Average household size 3.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.2% 13.3% Married 67.8% 76.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.5% 5.5% Divorced 1.5% 5.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
29.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 72.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 200 17.6% Kindergarten 31 2.7% Elementary school 545 47.9% High school 186 16.4% College / grad school 175 15.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Professional & management
15.4%
Finance & real estate
14.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 67.1% Service 5.1% Sales & office 19.5% Natural resources & construction 3.0% Production & transportation 5.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.1% Government 11.1% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.1% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 2.5% Walk 0.2% Work from home 20.7% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 35.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 22.8% Retirement income 14.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.5% High blood pressure 0.0% High cholesterol 0.0% Diabetes 7.4% Heart disease 5.2% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 8.0% Arthritis 19.9% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 4.0% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 8.2% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 13.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.5% Depression 16.8% Fair or poor health 7.6% Poor mental health 10.8% Poor physical health 6.4% No health insurance 7.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 76.9% Cholesterol screening 0.0% Teeth loss 5.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 100 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 5.8% Under 18 1.4% 18–64 years 5.8% 65 and over 18.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 94.1% Public insurance 14.2% No insurance 0.2% Uninsured under 19 0.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,590 89.2% Spanish 89 2.5% Other Indo-European 17 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 33 0.9% Other languages 39 1.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,362 83.6% Born in same state 3,337 82.9% Born in different state 2,457 61.1% Foreign born 25 0.6% Naturalized citizen 661 16.4% Not a US citizen 489 74.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 573 14.2% French 492 12.2% Arab 252 6.3% Polish 75 1.9%
Ancestry Count % English 59 1.5% Dutch 43 1.1% Irish 31 0.8% Norwegian 29 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.8% Internet access 98.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08836
What city is ZIP code 08836 in?
ZIP code 08836 is primarily assigned to Martinsville, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08836 in?
ZIP code 08836 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08836?
72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 08836 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 08836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Is ZIP code 08836 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 08836 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08836?
The median household income in ZIP code 08836 is $214,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08836 in?
ZIP code 08836 observes the EST timezone.
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