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Bound Brook, NJ
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08805.
Population
12,219
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
7,355
ZIP codes
1
Bound Brook and its ZIP codes
Bound Brook at a glance
- Bound Brook is about 5.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 113th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $90,571 a year, 13% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $397,100 (13% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,973 a month.
Local data for Bound Brook, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bound Brook, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,571
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$397,100
Median rent
$1,973/mo
Homeownership
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,736), Italian Americans (988), Puerto Ricans (959).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Bound Brook.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$112,982
192,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$121,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.35B
FY 2026, $6,816 per person
PPP loans
$28.68M
334 loans, 3,578 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bound Brook, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bound Brook, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,229
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,407
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bound Brook, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bound Brook
1 in or overlapping Bound Brook. Population shown
Cities near Bound Brook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Bound BrookBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FinderneCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| MiddlesexBorough | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Franklin CenterCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.6 |
| MartinsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 12.2 |
| ZarephathCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ManvilleBorough | 3 mi | 2.4 |
| SomervilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.3 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| DunellenBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 6.3 |
| MiddlebushCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| East MillstoneCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Rutgers University-Busch CampusCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Green KnollCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.6 |
| RaritanBorough | 5.4 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bound Brook, NJ in?
- Bound Brook is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Bound Brook, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bound Brook include 08805.
- What is the population of Bound Brook, NJ?
- About 12,219 people live in Bound Brook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bound Brook?
- Nearby places include South Bound Brook (1.6 mi), Finderne (1.7 mi), Middlesex (2.1 mi), Franklin Center (2.4 mi), Martinsville (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023