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Stockton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08559

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

4,982
48/sq mi
$179,600
Median income
$560,600
Median home value
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08559 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08559 covers 103.6 square miles in Stockton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,982 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08559 skews affluent, with a median household income of $179,600 (47% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $102,119. Local economic indicators show a 1.8% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $560,600 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,592 a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hunterdon County, so you can benchmark 08559 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08559

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08559.

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 08559, Stockton, 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

4,982

Population

103.6

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08559?

56.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$179,600

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$102,119

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08559 ranks nationally

Stockton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$179,600 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,200

Total Housing Units

2,052

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.0%
Renter 3.0%

$560,600

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,592

Median Rent

1974

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08559 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 154
2021 +6.7% 164
2022 +10.8% 182
2023 +14.7% 209
2024 +9.3% 228

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 95 business establishments in ZIP 08559, employing approximately 372 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,748,000.

95

Businesses

372

Employees

$22.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 28.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 12.6%
Retail trade 10 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%

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 08559 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 08559 ranks #7 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 08559 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 08559 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
18950 Point Pleasant, PA 252 5.3 mi
18938 New Hope, PA 13,989 6.0 mi
08825 Frenchtown, NJ 4,707 5.9 mi
08551 Ringoes, NJ 5,532 6.9 mi
08530 Lambertville, NJ 8,071 6.0 mi
18913 Carversville, PA 185 5.9 mi
08867 Pittstown, NJ 5,042 9.4 mi
18947 Pipersville, PA 6,172 7.6 mi
18920 Erwinna, PA 361 7.2 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 8.1 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 Stockton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08559 in? ▼
ZIP code 08559 (Stockton) 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 08559? ▼
ZIP code 08559 in Stockton, NJ has a population of 4,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08559? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08559 is $179,600, which is 135% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08559? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08559 is $560,600, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08559? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08559 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08559? ▼
ZIP code 08559 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 372 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08559? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08559 are: Construction (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08559? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08559 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 08559? ▼
In ZIP code 08559, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 08559? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08559 is 35.3 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 08559? ▼
In ZIP code 08559, approximately 97.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08559? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08559 is 1.8% 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.