ZIP Code 08873, NJ
Living in 08873
Bikeability54
Walkability57
Commute24
Public Transit64
Affordability20
Public Safety92
Airports91
Hospitals24
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+4.8k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black29%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$926 (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$340kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$290 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08873
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7
Property Crime in 08873
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08873
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding81
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08873, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08873, NJ
St Matthias Elementary School
2 miles, E
Community Christian Academy & Preschool
2 miles, NE
Cedar Hill Prep School
2 miles, N
Elite Prep
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08873, NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
5 miles, E
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
5 miles, SE
DeVry University-New Jersey
5 miles, SE
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08873, NJ
University Behavioral Health Care
4 miles, NE
Saint Peter's University Hospital
4 miles, E
Children's Specialized Hospital
4 miles, E
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08873, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
21 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
23 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
40 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
41 miles, E