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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08823

Somerset County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$418,633[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.1%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+47.4%
vs metro
-42.6%
vs state
-26.5%
ZIP 08823 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08823 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08823 is worth $418,633 — 42.6% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,454 a month — a 7.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,454[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,928[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Somerset County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
8,884[3]
Median household income
$115,597[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Somerset County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-793[5]
Moved in
10,827
Moved out
11,620

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Claremont Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Franklin Township Public School District

    666 students

  • Franklin Park School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Franklin Township Public School District

    635 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$29,450

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,117
Loan principal$334,907
Down payment$83,727
Total interest paid$427,155

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.27
Monthly cost to own$3,125
Monthly rent$2,454

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
61st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08823?
The typical home in 08823 is worth $418,633, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08823?
Home values in 08823 are up 3.1% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08823?
A typical home in 08823 rents for about $2,454 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 08823?
The effective property tax rate in 08823 is 1.9% — roughly $7,928 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08823?
ZIP code 08823 has a population of 8,884 and a median household income of $115,597.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • NY

    Typical home
    $418,397
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $417,762
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Mystic Island CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $414,947
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • NJ

    Typical home
    $423,208
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $423,253
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $424,047
    Gross yield
    8.5%

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