ZIP Code 08807 Demographics & Data

About Bridgewater, NJ (ZIP Code 08807)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 08807

The 08807 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Bridgewater, NJ in Somerset County in the United States. The current population estimate is 38,136. An estimated 19.5% of residents in the 08807 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 42.8 years. It is estimated that about 58.4% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $54,658. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $131,955, and approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 08807

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08807 is 38,136.

Bridgewater, NJ

The 08807 ZIP Code is associated with Bridgewater, NJ in Somerset County.

Area Codes associated with 08807

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08807 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 08807.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08807

Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 5:45 pm
Sunrise in 08807 6:37 am
Sunrise in 08807 5:45 pm

Weather forecast for 08807

This Afternoon's forecast for 08807: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 08807

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08807 Fair

Internet in 08807

An estimated 94.6% of households in ZIP Code 08807 have a computer, while about 92.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08807

In ZIP Code 08807, the gender split is approximately 48.2% male and an estimated 51.8% female.

Health Insurance in 08807

Approximately 6.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08807 (Bridgewater, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08807

The median household income in ZIP Code 08807 is $131,955, while the region's mean household income is $155,046. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $54,658. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08807 of $54,658 is approximately 27.87% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 1.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 82.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.3% of the population in 08807 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.0% of 08807 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08807

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.8%
$200,000 or more per year 27.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08807

In ZIP Code 08807, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 58.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 28.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.3% in this Somerset County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08807

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.3%
Some college, no degree 12.5%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 30.3%
Graduate or professional degree 28.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08807

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08807, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 9.3% of 08807 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08807 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.4%), followed by Asian (26.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08807

Industry Percent
White 69.4%
Black or African American 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 26.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08807

In ZIP Code 08807, 62.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 13.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Somerset County region.

Language Spoken in 08807

Language Spoken Percent
English only 62.6%
Spanish 7.0%
Other Indo-European languages 15.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 13.0%
Other languages 1.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08807

The median home value in ZIP Code 08807 in January 2025 comes in at $732,908. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $723,515 median value in August 2024, and 6% higher than the $690,613 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08807, an estimated 28.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Somerset County region.

Home Values in 08807

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $732,908
Dec 2024 $732,246
Nov 2024 $731,926
Oct 2024 $729,580
Sep 2024 $726,591
Aug 2024 $723,515
Jul 2024 $720,615
Jun 2024 $718,171
May 2024 $714,222
Apr 2024 $707,934
Mar 2024 $698,638
Feb 2024 $690,613

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 08807

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 28.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 19.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08807

Residents of ZIP Code 08807 are older than average. The median age of 42.8 years in ZIP Code 08807 is approximately 12.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 08807 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 08807 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08807

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 6.2%
10 to 14 years 7.1%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 9.2%
35 to 44 years 13.4%
45 to 54 years 16.9%
55 to 59 years 8.6%
60 to 64 years 5.3%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 5.1%
85 years and over 3.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08807 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08807

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08807 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08807 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08807 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08807

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08807

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08807 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08807 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.26% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes electricity rates in 08807 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08807

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08807 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 22.98¢/kWh 15.9¢/kWh 13.95¢/kWh
United States 17.24¢/kWh 13.63¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08807

Month ZIP Code 08807 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.6 3 6.31
Mar 4.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.35 5.13 7.3
May 5.26 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.78 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.62 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.37 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.33 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.77 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.5 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes solar power levels in 08807 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08807

In 08807, 67.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.7 minutes. Approximately 21.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08807 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 08807 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08807. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08807

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.3%
Manufacturing 14.6%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.6%
Information 4.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.1%
Other services, except public administration 2.6%
Public administration 1.8%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.