08876 ZIP Code — Somerville, NJ
Somerset County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08876 is located in Somerville, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 16.00 square miles and serves a population of 22,531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 08876
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $447,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($117,153) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,531
population
16.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08876 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08876
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08876. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Somerville | Acceptable |
| Somerville | Acceptable |
| Somerville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08869 Raritan (1.7 mi)
08807 Bridgewater (2.6 mi)
07921 Bedminster (5 mi)
08835 Manville (5 mi)
08853 Neshanic Station (5.6 mi)
08889 Whitehouse Station (5.6 mi)
08836 Martinsville (5.9 mi)
08844 Hillsborough (6.1 mi)
08805 Bound Brook (6.8 mi)
08880 South Bound Brook (7.4 mi)
08887 Three Bridges (7.5 mi)
07920 Basking Ridge (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,531 |
| Population density | 1,408 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5861 |
| Longitude | -74.6647 |
| 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 | 22.8% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.6% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 16.1% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
22,531
Population
1,408
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$117,153
Median household income
$60,805
Per capita income
$447,500
Median home value
$1,682
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
6,095
Housing units
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
649
Under 5
607
552
5–9
515
587
10–14
548
676
15–19
632
747
20–24
699
1,853
25–34
1,731
1,570
35–44
1,467
1,534
45–54
1,433
902
55–59
843
969
60–64
905
895
65–74
837
577
75–84
540
136
85+
127
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,186 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,345 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,112 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.2%
Asian
11.9%
Black or African American
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Other race
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,726 | 65.2% |
| Asian | 2,866 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,729 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,571 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,098 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 1,019 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.8% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.6% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 16.1% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
3.7%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
10.7%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k+
20.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.7% |
| $200k+ | 20.6% |
| Median income | $117,153 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
49.3%
$500k–$1M
33.7%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $447,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,682 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 55.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.4% |
| Electricity | 15.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 5.0% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,574 | 50.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 700 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,688 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,022 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,541 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,203 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 29.7% |
| Married | 50.8% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
35.3%
Graduate / professional
20.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 56.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 487 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 283 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,549 | 31.4% |
| High school | 1,123 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,484 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
15.6%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Information
3.5%
Public administration
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Other services
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.0% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.3%
Under 18 years
3.3%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
4.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 818 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.7% |
| Public insurance | 21.0% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,275 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,798 | 8.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,010 | 4.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 269 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 363 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,645 | 78.3% |
| Born in same state | 17,031 | 75.6% |
| Born in different state | 12,882 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 614 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,886 | 21.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,896 | 59.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,490 | 15.5% |
| French | 1,461 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 771 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 341 | 1.5% |
| English | 204 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 114 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08876
What city is ZIP code 08876 in?
ZIP code 08876 is primarily assigned to Somerville, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08876 in?
ZIP code 08876 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08876?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08876?
The median home value in ZIP code 08876 is $447,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08876?
The median household income in ZIP code 08876 is $117,153, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08876?
ZIP code 08876 has an estimated population of 22,531 residents, with a density of 1,408 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08876 in?
ZIP code 08876 observes the EST timezone.