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ZIP Code 08805

Somerset, New Jersey

FIPS 08805

Juniper

ZIP Code 08805 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$417,800

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

14,066

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$417,800

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$9,123

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.48

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,984

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.4%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08805: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08805?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08805 is $417,800, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08805?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08805 is $9,123, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08805 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08805 cost about 4.48× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08805?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08805 is $1,984 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08805?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08805 have moved 69% over the past five years (9.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08805?
ZIP Code 08805 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08805 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08805's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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