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Somerville, NJ
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08876.
Population
13,410
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,736
ZIP codes
1
Somerville and its ZIP codes
Somerville at a glance
- Somerville is about 4.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 100th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $103,760, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $435,700 (4% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,802 a month.
Local data for Somerville, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerville, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,760
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$435,700
Median rent
$1,802/mo
Homeownership
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher
54.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,214), Italian Americans (2,022), German Americans (1,207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Somerville.
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
How people get to work
Somerville, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerville, 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 zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerville, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Somerville
1 in or overlapping Somerville. Population shown
Cities near Somerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaritanBorough | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| FinderneCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| ManvilleBorough | 2 mi | 2.4 |
| ZarephathCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Green KnollCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.6 |
| MartinsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 12.2 |
| Bradley GardensCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Bound BrookBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Bridgewater CenterCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Franklin CenterCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.6 |
| South Bound BrookBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MillstoneBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| HillsboroughCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 8 |
| East MillstoneCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| FlagtownCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerville, NJ in?
- Somerville is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Somerville, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somerville include 08876.
- What is the population of Somerville, NJ?
- About 13,410 people live in Somerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerville?
- Nearby places include Raritan (1.9 mi), Finderne (1.9 mi), Manville (2 mi), Zarephath (2.7 mi), Green Knoll (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023