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ZIP Code 08869

Somerset, New Jersey

FIPS 08869

Juniper

ZIP Code 08869 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$456,900

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,368

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$456,900

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$9,024

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.24

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$2,112

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.7%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

46.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65%

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 08869: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08869?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08869 is $456,900, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08869?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08869 is $9,024, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08869 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08869 cost about 4.24× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08869?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08869 is $2,112 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08869?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08869 have moved 59% over the past five years (9.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08869?
ZIP Code 08869 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 08869 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08869's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.1 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →