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Cities in ZIP code 08873

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 08873. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 08873 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Somerset, NJ

Unacceptable:

East Millstone, Franklin Twp, Middlebush, Zarepath

Stats and Demographics for the 08873 ZIP Code

ZIP code 08873 is located in central New Jersey and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 08873 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a slightly higher than average number of single parents and a slightly less than average number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 08873 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 08873 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities, nursing homes and universities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 08873 were primarily built in the 1980s or the 2000s. Looking at 08873 real estate data, the median home value of $332,400 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 08873. Rentals in 08873 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 08873 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

For more information, see Somerset, NJ real estate.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $85,148 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 08873 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Residents in ZIP code 08873 use public transportation to travel to work more than most areas of the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 08873. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 08873

ZIP Code 08873 is in the following school districts: Central Jersey College Prep Charter School District, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School District, Franklin Township Public School District, and Private. There are 17 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 08873.

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