08890 ZIP Code — Zarephath, NJ
Somerset County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08890 is located in Zarephath, New Jersey, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 0.18 square miles and serves a population of 74 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.
74
population
0.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08890 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08890
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08890. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Zarephath | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 74 |
| Population density | 411 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5366 |
| Longitude | -74.5752 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 100.0% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
74
Population
411
People per sq mi
20.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$29,797
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
40
Housing units
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
27
15–19
3
26
20–24
3
6
60–64
1
7
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 74 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 20.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
40.5%
Asian
39.2%
White
20.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 29 | 39.2% |
| White | 15 | 20.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 19.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 100.0% | 26.0% | 14.8% |
$200k+
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $200k+ | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 83.3% |
| Single-family detached | 16.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 83.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 83.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 88.1% | 0.0% |
| Married | 11.9% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
53.3%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
46.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 59 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
81.8%
Finance & real estate
18.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 81.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 21.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 78.4% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 100.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.4% |
| Public insurance | 59.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45 | 60.8% |
| Born in same state | 45 | 60.8% |
| Born in different state | 37 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 29 | 39.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 29 | 100.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 10.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08890
What city is ZIP code 08890 in?
ZIP code 08890 is primarily assigned to Zarephath, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08890 in?
ZIP code 08890 falls within Somerset County, New Jersey.
Does ZIP code 08890 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 08890 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08890?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 08890?
ZIP code 08890 has an estimated population of 74 residents, with a density of 423 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08890 in?
ZIP code 08890 observes the EST timezone.