ZIP code 08876: Somerville, NJ
08876 is a ZIP code in Somerville, New Jersey, mainly in Somerset County, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. About 23,380 people live here.
- Population
- 23,380
- Median household income
- $122,884
- Typical home value
- $599,400+2.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,840gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homeowners
- 61.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 08876 details
| City | Somerville |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County (also partly Hunterdon County) |
| Metro area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 16 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 1,461 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 28.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.58955, -74.68541 |
Median rent in 08876 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,541/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,735/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,899/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,353/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,791/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 08876
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08869 | Raritan, NJ | 2.4 mi | 8,368 |
| 08870 | Readington, NJ | 3.1 mi | — |
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 3.5 mi | 39,560 |
| 08888 | Whitehouse, NJ | 3.6 mi | — |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 3.9 mi | 10,193 |
| 07978 | Pluckemin, NJ | 4.4 mi | — |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 4.6 mi | 7,700 |
| 08821 | Flagtown, NJ | 4.8 mi | 283 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 08876?
A typical home in ZIP code 08876 is worth about $599,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $122,884 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Jersey average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 08876
What city is ZIP code 08876?
ZIP code 08876 is in Somerville, NJ, in Somerset County.
What county is ZIP code 08876 in?
08876 is mainly in Somerset County, New Jersey, and partly in Hunterdon County.
What is the population of ZIP code 08876?
About 23,380 people live in ZIP code 08876, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 08876 in?
08876 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.