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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08835

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

Typical home value

$479,550[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+68.8%
vs metro
-34.3%
vs state
-15.8%
ZIP 08835 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08835 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08835 is worth $479,550 — 34.3% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,875 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,875[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,149[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
10,921[3]
Median household income
$93,333[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Manville High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Manville School District

    538 students

  • Alexander Batcho Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Manville School District

    491 students

  • Weston Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Manville School District

    427 students

  • Roosevelt School

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Manville School District

    240 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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$22,500

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$2,425
Loan principal$383,640
Down payment$95,910
Total interest paid$489,311

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 ratio2.00
Monthly cost to own$3,752
Monthly rent$1,875

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
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
39th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08835?
The typical home in 08835 is worth $479,550, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08835?
Home values in 08835 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08835?
A typical home in 08835 rents for about $1,875 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 08835?
The effective property tax rate in 08835 is 2.3% — roughly $11,149 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08835?
ZIP code 08835 has a population of 10,921 and a median household income of $93,333.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $478,926
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $478,730
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Hewitt CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $480,397
    Gross yield
  • Woodbridge CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $480,554
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Paterson, NJ

    Typical home
    $475,984
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Ross Corner CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $475,890
    Gross yield

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