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ZIP Code 07059

Somerset, New Jersey

ZCTA 07059

Juniper

ZIP Code 07059 is in the 99th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 6% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,195,378

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

53%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

61.1

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 07059, in Somerset, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

16,811

Median Age

44.8

Population Density

853.13

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.34×

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$212,479

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,170

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.9%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

28%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

16%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

103

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 07059: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 07059?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 07059 today is $1,195,378, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07059?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07059 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 07059 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07059 cost about 4.34× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07059?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07059 is $2,170 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07059?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07059 have moved 53% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 07059?
ZIP Code 07059 has a population of 16,811, about 853.13 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07059?
ZIP Code 07059 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.9°F, winter lows around 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07059 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07059's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.1 (lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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