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ZIP Code 08836

Somerset, New Jersey

FIPS 08836

Juniper

ZIP Code 08836 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$743,700

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,855

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$743,700

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

47.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56%

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 08836: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08836?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08836 is $743,700, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08836?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08836 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08836 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08836 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08836?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08836 have moved 51% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08836?
ZIP Code 08836 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 08836 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08836's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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