| ZIP Code | 08836 |
|---|---|
| City | Martinsville |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 328 ft |
| Latitude | 40.596376 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.55732 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 1.2% ▼ 88% below avg |
| College Grads | 78.4% ▲ 102% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 251 (9.5%) |
| Some College | 121 (4.6%) |
| Associates | 200 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 134 (5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,947 (73.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $237,935 ▲ 212% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $786,500 ▲ 182% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,461 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,461 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 99.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 08836 is located in Martinsville, New Jersey, within Somerset County. With a population of 4,326, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 08836 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $237,935 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08836 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $786,500 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 99.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 08836 is majority White (68.33%). Residents are highly educated — 78.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.2%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08836 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 08836 in Martinsville, NJ is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,326 residents, a median household income of $237,935, and a median home value of $786,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.