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Lambertville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08530

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

8,071
123/sq mi
$120,467
Median income
$574,800
Median home value
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 8,071 residents across 65.8 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08530 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,467 (1% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,506. Poverty here runs at 2.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $574,800 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,776 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08530, plus 6 more within Hunterdon 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 08530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lambertville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08530.

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 08530, Lambertville, 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

8,071

Population

65.8

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08530?

53.3

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$120,467

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$82,506

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08530 ranks nationally

Lambertville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,467 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,815

Total Housing Units

3,596

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$574,800

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,776

Median Rent

1965

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08530 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 172
2021 +8.8% 187
2022 +8.7% 203
2023 +7.2% 218
2024 +10.0% 240

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 252 business establishments in ZIP 08530, employing approximately 2,004 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,439,000.

252

Businesses

2,004

Employees

$111.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 19.1%
Retail trade 33 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.7%
Construction 26 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 22 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.8%
Finance and insurance 10 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.2%
Wholesale trade 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.8%
Information 6 2.4%
Educational services 6 2.4%
Manufacturing 5 2.0%

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 08530 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 08530 ranks #6 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 08530 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 08530 ranks #null 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
08560 Titusville, NJ 3,656 4.5 mi
18977 Washington Crossing, PA 4,291 5.9 mi
18938 New Hope, PA 13,989 5.5 mi
08551 Ringoes, NJ 5,532 5.7 mi
08525 Hopewell, NJ 4,767 6.2 mi
08559 Stockton, NJ 4,982 6.0 mi
08534 Pennington, NJ 12,929 6.2 mi
18940 Newtown, PA 28,825 7.9 mi
08628 Trenton, NJ 9,054 8.2 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County

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Flemington, NJ
Pop: 30,354
08889 standard
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Pop: 10,063
08833 standard
Lebanon, NJ
Pop: 8,796
08801 standard
Annandale, NJ
Pop: 8,551
08848 standard
Milford, NJ
Pop: 8,435
07830 standard
Califon, NJ
Pop: 6,503

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Lambertville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08530 in? ▼
ZIP code 08530 (Lambertville) is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Hunterdon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hunterdon-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08530? ▼
ZIP code 08530 in Lambertville, NJ has a population of 8,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08530? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08530 is $120,467, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08530? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08530 is $574,800, which is 107% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08530? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08530 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08530? ▼
ZIP code 08530 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 2,004 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08530? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08530 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08530? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08530 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 08530? ▼
In ZIP code 08530, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% 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 08530? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08530 is 28.8 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 08530? ▼
In ZIP code 08530, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08530? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08530 is 2.7% 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.