Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.9% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,417 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,234 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 13,135 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 16,123 (8%) |
| Bachelors | 13,101 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 119,257 (59.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $151,298 ▲ 98% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $562,903 ▲ 102% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,077/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 117,926 |
| Vacant Units | 3,019 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Somerset County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 29 ZIP codes spanning 28 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 304,379 residents. With a median age of 42.25, it is a middle-aged county.
Somerset County has a affluent economic profile. The median household income of $151,298 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 4.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in Somerset County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $562,903 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,077. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Somerset County are majority White (52.77%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Somerset County, NJ is a affluent area in New Jersey. The 29 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07920 | Basking Ridge | 28,390 | $184,630 | $769,300 | $2,330 | 3.6% | 78.4% |
| 07921 | Bedminster | 7,563 | $117,705 | $431,000 | $2,160 | 4.3% | 72.8% |
| 08502 | Belle Mead | 12,081 | $223,444 | $766,000 | $2,511 | 4.6% | 78.7% |
| 07924 | Bernardsville | 7,756 | $230,752 | $733,800 | $2,155 | 3.7% | 73.8% |
| 08805 | Bound Brook | 14,153 | $84,201 | $393,900 | $1,859 | 4.4% | 41.7% |
| 08807 | Bridgewater | 38,438 | $165,983 | $562,400 | $2,092 | 3.5% | 66.9% |
| 07931 | Far Hills | 3,271 | $159,013 | $1,084,200 | $3,469 | 7.0% | 73.5% |
| 08821 | Flagtown | 375 | $122,857 | $446,700 | — | 0.0% | 67.7% |
| 08823 | Franklin Park | 8,873 | $109,182 | $279,400 | $2,242 | 4.8% | 69.3% |
| 07934 | Gladstone | 1,406 | $228,438 | $816,400 | $2,146 | 2.5% | 80.8% |
| 08844 | Hillsborough | 43,708 | $153,785 | $537,300 | $2,171 | 4.5% | 68.8% |
| 08835 | Manville | 10,870 | $93,872 | $321,100 | $1,837 | 3.5% | 38.7% |
| 08836 | Martinsville | 4,326 | $237,935 | $786,500 | — | 3.5% | 78.4% |
| 08853 | Neshanic Station | 5,415 | $213,074 | $638,700 | $2,124 | 8.6% | 80.2% |
| 08869 | Raritan | 8,192 | $103,699 | $449,200 | $1,927 | 5.4% | 50.5% |
| 08553 | Rocky Hill | 814 | $127,344 | $608,200 | $1,660 | 6.1% | 74.7% |
| 08558 | Skillman | 7,236 | $240,968 | $853,300 | $1,796 | 4.5% | 80.0% |
| 08873 | Somerset | 55,862 | $117,866 | $438,600 | $1,942 | 4.3% | 62.4% |
| 08876 | Somerville | 22,902 | $120,823 | $468,400 | $1,776 | 4.8% | 63.2% |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook | 4,833 | $102,019 | $345,300 | $1,822 | 9.4% | 36.5% |
| 07059 | Warren | 16,433 | $201,579 | $899,200 | $2,099 | 2.9% | 71.0% |