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ZIP Code 08853

Somerset, New Jersey

FIPS 08853

Juniper

ZIP Code 08853 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$773,400

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,634

Median Age

48.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$773,400

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

3.5

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$2,144

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57%

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 08853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08853 is $773,400, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08853 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08853 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08853 is $2,144 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08853?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08853 have moved 56% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08853?
ZIP Code 08853 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 23.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.7 (higher than 57% 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 →