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Annandale, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08801

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

8,551
203/sq mi
$149,839
Median income
$522,000
Median home value
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Annandale pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
203
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Annandale, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 8,551 residents across 42.2 square miles, a density of 203 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08801 skews affluent, with a median household income of $149,839 (23% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $72,470. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $522,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $2,315 per month, and 83.3% 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 46, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hunterdon County, letting you compare 08801 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Annandale, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08801.

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 08801, Annandale, 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

8,551

Population

42.2

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08801?

46.0

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$149,839

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$72,470

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08801 ranks nationally

Annandale, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$149,839 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,841

Total Housing Units

2,760

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$522,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$2,315

Median Rent

1987

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

+31.1%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08801 have increased 31.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 141
2021 +9.4% 154
2022 +14.1% 175
2023 +6.7% 187
2024 +31.1% 246

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 168 business establishments in ZIP 08801, employing approximately 1,950 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,236,000.

168

Businesses

1,950

Employees

$177.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 24 14.3%
Construction 23 13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 10.7%
Finance and insurance 16 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.4%
Wholesale trade 8 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.6%
Retail trade 5 3.0%
Information 4 2.4%
Educational services 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 08801 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 08801 ranks #4 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 08801 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 08801 ranks #5 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
08829 High Bridge, NJ 3,725 3.1 mi
08809 Clinton, NJ 6,421 2.7 mi
08833 Lebanon, NJ 8,796 3.8 mi
08826 Glen Gardner, NJ 5,838 6.7 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 7.2 mi
08827 Hampton, NJ 4,629 5.4 mi
08867 Pittstown, NJ 5,042 5.4 mi
08889 Whitehouse Station, NJ 10,063 6.8 mi
07830 Califon, NJ 6,503 7.9 mi
08802 Asbury, NJ 4,067 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
08848 standard
Milford, NJ
Pop: 8,435
08530 standard
Lambertville, NJ
Pop: 8,071
07830 standard
Califon, NJ
Pop: 6,503

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Annandale, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08801 in? ▼
ZIP code 08801 (Annandale) 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 08801? ▼
ZIP code 08801 in Annandale, NJ has a population of 8,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08801 is $149,839, which is 96% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08801 is $522,000, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08801 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08801? ▼
ZIP code 08801 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 1,950 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08801 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Health care and social assistance (24), Construction (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08801 increased by 31.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 08801? ▼
In ZIP code 08801, 80.0% 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 08801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08801 is 37.4 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 08801? ▼
In ZIP code 08801, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08801 is 3.1% 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.