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 Moderate-density area
- $179,600
- Median income Above-median income area
- $560,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08559 (Stockton, NJ) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.9 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $102,119. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 1.4%. Median home value is $560,600 (9% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,592; 97.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hunterdon County, so 08559 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 08559?
56.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$102,119
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08559 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Stockton, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$179,600 Top 12% higher than 88% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,200housing units
2,200
Total Housing Units
2,052
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$560,600
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08559 vs 18950 →
ZIP 08559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08822
Flemington (08822)
30,354 residents
- 18938
New Hope (18938)
13,989 residents
- 08530 8,071
Lambertville (08530)
8,071 residents
- 18947 6,172
Pipersville (18947)
6,172 residents
- 08551 5,532
Ringoes (08551)
5,532 residents
- 08867 5,042
Pittstown (08867)
5,042 residents
- 08559 4,982
Stockton (08559)
4,982 residents
- 08825 4,707
Frenchtown (08825)
4,707 residents
- 18920 361
Erwinna (18920)
361 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08559 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18950
Point Pleasant (18950)
$225,795 median income
- 08867
Pittstown (08867)
$204,583 median income
- 18938
New Hope (18938)
$184,833 median income
- 08559
Stockton (08559)
$179,600 median income
- 08551
Ringoes (08551)
$162,617 median income
- 18920
Erwinna (18920)
$152,813 median income
- 18947
Pipersville (18947)
$140,783 median income
- 08822
Flemington (08822)
$137,788 median income
- 08530
Lambertville (08530)
$120,467 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08559, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,982 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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