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ZIP Code 08835

Somerset, New Jersey

FIPS 08835

Juniper

ZIP Code 08835 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$354,300

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

10,921

Median Age

44.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$354,300

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$8,589

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.8

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,844

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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)

48.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.9

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 08835: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08835?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08835 is $354,300, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08835?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08835 is $8,589, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08835 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08835 cost about 3.8× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08835?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08835 is $1,844 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08835?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08835 have moved 66% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08835?
ZIP Code 08835 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 08835 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08835's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.9 (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 →