08869 ZIP Code – Raritan, New Jersey
08869 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Raritan, New Jersey, part of Somerset County with a population of approximately 8,301 residents. At $99,928, the median household income here runs near the New Jersey average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $435,800 is well above the national average, with 49.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,810 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 52% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 26% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.4%, near the national average. About 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.1, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08807, 08876, 08835.
ZIP Code 08869 Data
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ZIP 08869 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08869 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,301 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $99k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $435k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,810 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.8% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08807 – Bridgewater
- 08876 – Somerville
- 08835 – Manville
- 08821 – Flagtown
- 08836 – Martinsville
- 08844 – Hillsborough
- 08805 – Bound Brook
- 07921 – Bedminster
- 08853 – Neshanic Station
- 08880 – South Bound Brook
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08807 | BRIDGEWATER | 38,585 | $153,743 |
| 08876 | SOMERVILLE | 22,531 | $117,153 |
| 08835 | MANVILLE | 10,892 | $85,925 |
| 08821 | FLAGTOWN | 514 | $118,333 |
| 08836 | MARTINSVILLE | 4,023 | $214,375 |