ZIP code 08873
Where is ZIP code 08873?
Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08873 belongs to Somerset, New Jersey in Somerset County. 08873 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 codes 732, 848 and 908. About 56,327 people live in the 08873 area, where the median household income is $124,972. The closest ZIP codes are 08875 (Somerset, 0.7 mi east), 08906 (New Brunswick, 2.8 mi east) and 08933 (New Brunswick, 2.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 08873 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Somerset |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 732, 848, 908 |
| Coordinates | 40.5007, -74.5013 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 088 |
Population and income in 08873
| Population | 56,327 · higher than 97% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,753 · lower than 52% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.4 years · lower than 64% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $124,972 · higher than 63% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,750 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 55% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $465,800 · higher than 54% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,087 a month |
| Housing units | 22,374 |
| Households | 21,831 (2.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 32.13 sq mi (plus 0.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08873. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08873
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08875 | Somerset, NJ | 0.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 08906 | New Brunswick, NJ | 2.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 08933 | New Brunswick, NJ | 2.8 mi E | Unique |
| 08901 | New Brunswick, NJ | 2.9 mi E | Standard |
| 08903 | New Brunswick, NJ | 3.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 08902 | North Brunswick, NJ | 3.4 mi S | Standard |
| 08880 | South Bound Brook, NJ | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 08904 | Highland Park, NJ | 3.9 mi E | Standard |
| 08854 | Piscataway, NJ | 4.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 08899 | Edison, NJ | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 08823 | Franklin Park, NJ | 4.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 08890 | Zarephath, NJ | 4.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08873 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08873
123 MAIN ST
SOMERSET NJ 08873
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid East Millstone, Franklin Twp, Middlebush and Zarepath: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08873-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Somerset, NJ
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08873?
- 08873 is a Somerset, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 08873 in?
- ZIP code 08873 is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08873 in?
- 08873 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08873?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08873 use area codes 732, 848 and 908.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08873?
- About 56,327 people live in ZIP code 08873, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08873?
- The median household income in 08873 is $124,972 a year, higher than 63% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08873?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08873 are 08875 (Somerset, 0.7 miles), 08906 (New Brunswick, 2.8 miles), 08933 (New Brunswick, 2.8 miles) and 08901 (New Brunswick, 2.9 miles).