08869 ZIP Code — Raritan, NJ
Somerset County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08869 is located in Raritan, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 1.99 square miles and serves a population of 8,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 08869
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $435,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($99,928) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,301
population
1.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08869 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08869
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Raritan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08876 Somerville (1.7 mi)
08807 Bridgewater (2 mi)
08835 Manville (3.3 mi)
08836 Martinsville (4.9 mi)
08805 Bound Brook (5.3 mi)
08844 Hillsborough (5.5 mi)
08880 South Bound Brook (5.8 mi)
08853 Neshanic Station (6 mi)
07921 Bedminster (6.4 mi)
08889 Whitehouse Station (7.3 mi)
08846 Middlesex (7.4 mi)
08873 Somerset (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,301 |
| Population density | 4,171 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5702 |
| Longitude | -74.6387 |
| 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 | 25.3% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.7% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
8,301
Population
4,171
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$99,928
Median household income
$56,129
Per capita income
$435,800
Median home value
$1,810
Median monthly rent
56.9%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
1,971
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
146
Under 5
141
153
5–9
147
228
10–14
220
232
15–19
223
341
20–24
329
560
25–34
541
534
35–44
516
736
45–54
710
362
55–59
349
355
60–64
342
421
65–74
407
132
75–84
127
25
85+
24
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,232 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,069 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,136 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Asian
14.3%
Two or more races
11.9%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,834 | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,475 | 15.1% |
| Asian | 1,396 | 14.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,162 | 11.9% |
| Other race | 546 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 331 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 13.7% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
5.9%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
17.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 17.4% |
| Median income | $99,928 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.2%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k–$300k
7.1%
$300k–$500k
59.8%
$500k–$1M
25.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,810 |
| Owner occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter occupied | 43.1% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 48.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.3% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,810 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 338 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 404 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 710 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 780 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 802 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 26.2% |
| Married | 57.8% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 99 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 592 | 30.8% |
| High school | 337 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 853 | 44.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.4%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Professional & management
11.6%
Retail trade
9.5%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Information
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 134 | 1.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 22.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.1% |
| Public insurance | 21.7% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,014 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 968 | 12.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 535 | 6.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 184 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 249 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,659 | 68.2% |
| Born in same state | 5,567 | 67.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,471 | 53.9% |
| Foreign born | 92 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,642 | 31.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,419 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 721 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 354 | 4.3% |
| French | 282 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 86 | 1% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.6% |
| German | 48 | 0.6% |
| English | 21 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08869
What city is ZIP code 08869 in?
ZIP code 08869 is primarily assigned to Raritan, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08869 in?
ZIP code 08869 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08869?
The median home value in ZIP code 08869 is $435,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 08869?
ZIP code 08869 has an estimated population of 8,301 residents, with a density of 4,167 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08869?
The median household income in ZIP code 08869 is $99,928, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08869 in?
ZIP code 08869 observes the EST timezone.