| ZIP Code | 08869 |
|---|---|
| City | Raritan |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 732/908 |
| Elevation | 72 ft |
| Latitude | 40.571344 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.646026 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.5% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 120 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,617 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 608 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 461 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 609 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,254 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,699 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $449,200 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,927/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,257 |
| Vacant Units | 48 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 48 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 08869 is located in Raritan, New Jersey, within Somerset County. With a population of 8,192, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 08869 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,699 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08869 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $449,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,927 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.4%) and renters (46.6%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 08869 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.1%. Residents are well-educated — 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08869 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 08869 in Raritan, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,192 residents, a median household income of $103,699, and a median home value of $449,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.