08887 ZIP Code — Three Bridges, NJ
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08887 is located in Three Bridges, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 0.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,411 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 08887
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $106,477. The poverty rate of 7% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,411
population
0.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08887 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08887
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08887. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Three Bridges | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08853 Neshanic Station (2.4 mi)
08822 Flemington (4.4 mi)
08844 Hillsborough (5.7 mi)
08889 Whitehouse Station (5.7 mi)
08551 Ringoes (6.6 mi)
08876 Somerville (7.5 mi)
08525 Hopewell (8.2 mi)
08833 Lebanon (8.2 mi)
08869 Raritan (8.3 mi)
08502 Belle Mead (9.1 mi)
08801 Annandale (9.2 mi)
08558 Skillman (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,411 |
| Population density | 1,742 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5274 |
| Longitude | -74.7856 |
| 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 | 24.0% | 17.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.9% | 35.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 24.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
1,411
Population
1,742
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$106,477
Median household income
$55,879
Per capita income
$244,600
Median home value
$1,703
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
369
Housing units
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
19
16
5–9
21
49
10–14
64
20
15–19
26
76
20–24
102
55
25–34
73
121
35–44
160
108
45–54
143
36
55–59
48
32
60–64
42
42
65–74
56
22
75–84
29
16
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 229 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,182 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 186 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.7%
Two or more races
26.1%
Hispanic or Latino
20.1%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 825 | 46.7% |
| Two or more races | 460 | 26.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 17.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.9% | 35.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 24.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
19.8%
$50k–$75k
4.0%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
33.7%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
13.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.8% |
| Median income | $106,477 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
60.8%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
23.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,703 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 39.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 43.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.9% |
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Fuel oil | 24.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 229 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 32 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 78 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 242 | 41.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 158 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 155 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 42.6% |
| Married | 55.6% | 29.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 19.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
21.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
16.2%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 150 | 46.9% |
| High school | 66 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 104 | 32.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Public administration
10.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Information
7.0%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Retail trade
6.9%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 6.6% |
| Sales & office | 28.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 1.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 32.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 14.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 6.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 120 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.9% |
| 65 and over | 52.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.0% |
| Public insurance | 24.9% |
| No insurance | 11.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,378 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 137 | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 137 | 9.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,243 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,243 | 88.1% |
| Born in different state | 863 | 61.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 168 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 19.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 292 | 20.7% |
| French | 161 | 11.4% |
| English | 23 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 19 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 15 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08887
What city is ZIP code 08887 in?
ZIP code 08887 is primarily assigned to Three Bridges, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08887 in?
ZIP code 08887 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Does ZIP code 08887 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 08887 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08887?
The median household income in ZIP code 08887 is $106,477, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08887?
ZIP code 08887 has an estimated population of 1,411 residents, with a density of 1,740 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08887?
The median home value in ZIP code 08887 is $244,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 08887 in?
ZIP code 08887 observes the EST timezone.