08853 ZIP Code — Neshanic Station, NJ

Somerset County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08853 is located in Neshanic Station, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 11.39 square miles and serves a population of 5,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 08853

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $626,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $206,020.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08853 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

5,349

population

11.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neshanic Station	Acceptable
Neshanic Station	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08887 Three Bridges (2.4 mi) 08844 Hillsborough (3.6 mi) 08876 Somerville (5.6 mi) 08889 Whitehouse Station (5.7 mi) 08869 Raritan (6 mi) 08822 Flemington (6.7 mi) 08502 Belle Mead (7.5 mi) 08807 Bridgewater (7.9 mi) 08551 Ringoes (7.9 mi) 08835 Manville (8 mi) 08525 Hopewell (8.6 mi) 08558 Skillman (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,349
Population density	470 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	11.39 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.5291
Longitude	-74.7404
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	908

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.5%	19.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	31.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	35.0%	26.0%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,349

Population

470

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$206,020

Median household income

$73,214

Per capita income

$626,800

Median home value

$1,666

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

0.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,633

Housing units

72.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

240

10–14

192

355

15–19

284

205

20–24

163

222

25–34

177

209

35–44

167

542

45–54

433

325

55–59

259

271

60–64

216

240

65–74

192

187

75–84

150

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,174	21.9%
18 and over	4,175	78.1%
65 and over	815	15.2%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.9%

Two or more races 8.6%

Asian 7.2%

Black or African American 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,080	71.9%
Two or more races	485	8.6%
Asian	410	7.2%
Black or African American	351	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	323	5.7%
Other race	23	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.5%	19.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	31.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	35.0%	26.0%	14.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 51.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	51.8%
Median income	$206,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

$500k–$1M 75.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$626,800
Median rent / month	$1,666
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	10.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	24.3%
1980–1989	33.7%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	9.9%
4 bedrooms	59.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.0%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	12.0%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,443	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	250	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	233	11.9%
Households with children under 18	755	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	561	28.6%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	21.0%
Married	57.5%	66.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.9%
Divorced	1.8%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 10.4%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 39.8%

Graduate / professional 32.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	72.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	2.0%
Kindergarten	82	5.1%
Elementary school	460	28.4%
High school	551	34.1%
College / grad school	492	30.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 16.6%

Finance & real estate 12.4%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Construction 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.3%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 0.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	18.8%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	14.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	7.9%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	6.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	13.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.8%
Public insurance	26.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,217	97.5%
Spanish	194	3.7%
Other Indo-European	52	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	73	1.4%
Other languages	69	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,696	87.8%
Born in same state	4,631	86.6%
Born in different state	3,303	61.7%
Foreign born	65	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	653	12.2%
Not a US citizen	505	77.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	906	16.9%
Arab	328	6.1%
French	198	3.7%
Irish	166	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	162	3%
Norwegian	53	1%
English	20	0.4%
Dutch	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08853

What city is ZIP code 08853 in?

ZIP code 08853 is primarily assigned to Neshanic Station, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08853 in?

ZIP code 08853 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08853?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 08853 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 08853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08853?

The median household income in ZIP code 08853 is $206,020, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08853?

The median home value in ZIP code 08853 is $626,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 08853 in?

ZIP code 08853 observes the EST timezone.