08880 ZIP Code — South Bound Brook, NJ
Somerset County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08880 is located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 0.65 square miles and serves a population of 4,838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
About ZIP code 08880
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 $316,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $92,625.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,838
population
0.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08880 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08880
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08880. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Bound Brook | Acceptable |
| South Bound Brook | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08805 Bound Brook (1.4 mi)
08846 Middlesex (2.2 mi)
08835 Manville (3.1 mi)
08854 Piscataway (3.4 mi)
08836 Martinsville (3.6 mi)
08873 Somerset (3.7 mi)
08812 Dunellen (4.1 mi)
08807 Bridgewater (5.3 mi)
08869 Raritan (5.8 mi)
07063 Plainfield (5.9 mi)
08933 New Brunswick (6.1 mi)
08989 New Brunswick (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,838 |
| Population density | 7,443 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5524 |
| Longitude | -74.5300 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
4,838
Population
7,443
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$92,625
Median household income
$39,845
Per capita income
$316,600
Median home value
$1,598
Median monthly rent
58.7%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
1,184
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
107
Under 5
105
175
5–9
171
139
10–14
136
148
15–19
144
145
20–24
142
376
25–34
367
394
35–44
386
374
45–54
366
231
55–59
226
70
60–64
69
146
65–74
143
102
75–84
100
38
85+
38
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 979 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 3,859 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 567 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.4%
Hispanic or Latino
22%
Two or more races
13.4%
Black or African American
12.5%
Other race
10.7%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,384 | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,367 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 834 | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 777 | 12.5% |
| Other race | 663 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 147 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
5.1%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
28.1%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $92,625 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
37.6%
$300k–$500k
57.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,598 |
| Owner occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter occupied | 41.3% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 57.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.6% |
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 830 | 42.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 96 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 397 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 628 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 495 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 435 | 22.3% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.7% | 28.6% |
| Married | 46.7% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
28.7%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 536 | 51.2% |
| High school | 255 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 197 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
21.3%
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Professional & management
14.1%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Construction
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Wholesale trade
5.8%
Other services
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.9% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 164 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 12.4% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 23.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.1% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,626 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 632 | 13.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 607 | 13.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,725 | 77.0% |
| Born in same state | 3,663 | 75.7% |
| Born in different state | 2,744 | 56.7% |
| Foreign born | 62 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,113 | 23.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 754 | 67.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 478 | 9.9% |
| French | 243 | 5% |
| Arab | 116 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 61 | 1.3% |
| English | 53 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 24 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08880
What city is ZIP code 08880 in?
ZIP code 08880 is primarily assigned to South Bound Brook, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08880 in?
ZIP code 08880 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08880?
The median home value in ZIP code 08880 is $316,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 08880?
ZIP code 08880 has an estimated population of 4,838 residents, with a density of 7,489 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08880?
The median household income in ZIP code 08880 is $92,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08880 in?
ZIP code 08880 observes the EST timezone.