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ZIP Code 08821

Somerset, New Jersey

ZCTA 08821

Juniper

ZIP Code 08821 is in the lowest 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$155,833

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.84×

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

31.1

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 08821, in Somerset, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

283

Median Age

40.1

Population Density

1,190.48

Home values & property tax

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

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$9,336

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

2.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.84×

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$155,833

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.9

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 08821: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08821?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08821 is $9,336, an effective rate of 2.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08821 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08821 cost about 2.84× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 08821?
ZIP Code 08821 has a population of 283, about 1,190.48 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08821?
ZIP Code 08821 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08821 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08821's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.1 (lower than 87% 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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