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Hopewell, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08525

Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,767
83/sq mi
$165,324
Median income
$572,500
Median home value
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hopewell pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08525 covers 57.5 square miles in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,767 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08525 skews affluent, with a median household income of $165,324 (36% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,186. Poverty here runs at 2.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $572,500 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,835 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08525, plus 6 more within Mercer County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopewell, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08525.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08525, Hopewell, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,767

Population

57.5

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08525?

45.3

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$165,324

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$82,186

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08525 ranks nationally

Hopewell, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$165,324 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,977

Total Housing Units

1,903

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$572,500

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,835

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08525 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 166
2021 +7.9% 179
2022 +5.0% 188
2023 +13.3% 213
2024 +10.1% 235

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 142 business establishments in ZIP 08525, employing approximately 823 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,545,000.

142

Businesses

823

Employees

$38.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 13.4%
Retail trade 18 12.7%
Construction 16 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.6%
Educational services 7 4.9%
Manufacturing 6 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.2%
Finance and insurance 5 3.5%
Information 4 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08525 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08525 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08525 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08534 Pennington, NJ 12,929 4.6 mi
08558 Skillman, NJ 6,629 4.3 mi
08551 Ringoes, NJ 5,532 4.3 mi
08530 Lambertville, NJ 8,071 6.2 mi
08887 Three Bridges, NJ 1,106 8.8 mi
08553 Rocky Hill, NJ 682 7.5 mi
08618 Trenton, NJ 38,229 10.2 mi
08560 Titusville, NJ 3,656 7.0 mi
08638 Trenton, NJ 22,832 9.7 mi
08540 Princeton, NJ 47,115 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

08540 standard
Princeton, NJ
Pop: 47,115
08618 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 38,229
08648 standard
Lawrence Township, NJ
Pop: 32,263
08610 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 30,468
08611 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 28,038
08520 standard
Hightstown, NJ
Pop: 27,869

Related Areas

Mercer County Hopewell, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08525 in? ▼
ZIP code 08525 (Hopewell) is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08525? ▼
ZIP code 08525 in Hopewell, NJ has a population of 4,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08525 is $165,324, which is 117% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08525 is $572,500, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08525 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08525? ▼
ZIP code 08525 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08525 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Other services (except public administration) (19), Retail trade (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08525 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08525? ▼
In ZIP code 08525, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08525 is 31.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08525? ▼
In ZIP code 08525, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08525 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.