ZIP code 08876
Where is ZIP code 08876?
Somerville, New Jersey
Somerset County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08876 belongs to Somerville, New Jersey in Somerset County. 08876 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 908. About 23,380 people live in the 08876 area, where the median household income is $122,884. The closest ZIP codes are 08869 (Raritan, 2.9 mi southeast), 08870 (Readington, 3 mi southwest) and 08807 (Bridgewater, 3.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 08876 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Somerville |
| Also accepted | Branchburg, North Branch |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 908 |
| Coordinates | 40.588, -74.6874 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 088 |
Population and income in 08876
| Population | 23,380 · higher than 76% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,461 · lower than 57% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.6 years · lower than 70% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $122,884 · higher than 61% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $64,937 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 57% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $485,100 · higher than 58% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,840 a month |
| Housing units | 10,090 |
| Households | 9,885 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 16 sq mi (plus 0.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08876. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08876
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08869 | Raritan, NJ | 2.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 08870 | Readington, NJ | 3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 08807 | Bridgewater, NJ | 3.2 mi E | Standard |
| 08888 | Whitehouse, NJ | 3.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 07978 | Pluckemin, NJ | 4.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 08821 | Flagtown, NJ | 4.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 08853 | Neshanic Station, NJ | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 5.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 08835 | Manville, NJ | 5.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 6.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 6.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08876 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08876
123 MAIN ST
SOMERVILLE NJ 08876
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BRANCHBURG and NORTH BRANCH as the city name for 08876. Avoid Finderne and South Branch: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08876-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08876?
- 08876 is a Somerville, New Jersey ZIP code. Branchburg and North Branch are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08876 in?
- ZIP code 08876 is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08876 in?
- 08876 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08876?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08876 use area code 908.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08876?
- About 23,380 people live in ZIP code 08876, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08876?
- The median household income in 08876 is $122,884 a year, higher than 61% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08876?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08876 are 08869 (Raritan, 2.9 miles), 08870 (Readington, 3 miles), 08807 (Bridgewater, 3.2 miles) and 08888 (Whitehouse, 3.5 miles).