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ZIP Code 08873

Somerset, New Jersey

FIPS 08873

Juniper

ZIP Code 08873 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 30% 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

$465,800

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

56,327

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$465,800

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$8,668

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.73

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$2,087

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

21

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

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 08873: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08873?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08873 is $465,800, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08873?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08873 is $8,668, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08873 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08873 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08873?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08873 is $2,087 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08873?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08873 have moved 62% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08873?
ZIP Code 08873 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08873 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08873's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.7 (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 →