| ZIP Code | 08880 |
|---|---|
| City | South Bound Brook |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 40.553947 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.527455 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 16.4% ▲ 64% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.4% ▲ 92% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 168 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 900 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 458 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 465 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 374 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 768 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,019 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $345,300 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,822/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,870 |
| Vacant Units | 41 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,870 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 41 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 08880 is located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, within Somerset County. With a population of 4,833, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.4 years. Economically, 08880 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,019 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08880 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $345,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,822 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.2%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 08880 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.4%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08880 stands at 9.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 08880 in South Bound Brook, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 4,833 residents, a median household income of $102,019, and a median home value of $345,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.