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Ringoes, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08551

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

5,532
79/sq mi
$162,617
Median income
$595,800
Median home value
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ringoes, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 5,532 residents across 69.8 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08551 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,617 (33% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $75,977. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $595,800 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,837 monthly, and 86.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 08551 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hunterdon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringoes, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08551.

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 08551, Ringoes, 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

5,532

Population

69.8

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08551?

47.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$162,617

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$75,977

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08551 ranks nationally

Ringoes, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$162,617 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 82.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,134

Total Housing Units

2,071

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$595,800

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,837

Median Rent

1981

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08551 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 150
2021 +6.7% 160
2022 +13.8% 182
2023 +12.1% 204
2024 +7.8% 220

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 128 business establishments in ZIP 08551, employing approximately 1,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,775,000.

128

Businesses

1,048

Employees

$74.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 18.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 13.3%
Retail trade 15 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.8%
Wholesale trade 9 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.5%
Manufacturing 6 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.1%
Finance and insurance 4 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.3%

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 08551 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 08551 ranks #5 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 08551 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 08551 ranks #7 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
08525 Hopewell, NJ 4,767 4.3 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 5.6 mi
08530 Lambertville, NJ 8,071 5.7 mi
08887 Three Bridges, NJ 1,106 6.2 mi
08559 Stockton, NJ 4,982 6.9 mi
08560 Titusville, NJ 3,656 8.9 mi
08534 Pennington, NJ 12,929 8.1 mi
08558 Skillman, NJ 6,629 7.4 mi
08853 Neshanic Station, NJ 5,247 8.0 mi
08867 Pittstown, NJ 5,042 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County

08822 standard
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
08530 standard
Lambertville, NJ
Pop: 8,071

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Ringoes, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08551 in? ▼
ZIP code 08551 (Ringoes) 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 08551? ▼
ZIP code 08551 in Ringoes, NJ has a population of 5,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08551? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08551 is $162,617, which is 113% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08551? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08551 is $595,800, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08551? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08551 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08551? ▼
ZIP code 08551 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 1,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08551? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08551 are: Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Retail trade (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08551? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08551 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 08551? ▼
In ZIP code 08551, 82.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.2% 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 08551? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08551 is 30.8 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 08551? ▼
In ZIP code 08551, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08551? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08551 is 2.3% 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.