Bloomsbury, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08804
Hunterdon County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,771
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $462,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bloomsbury pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08804 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 08804 (Bloomsbury, NJ) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.6 in 2023 to 205.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08804 covers 31.8 square miles in Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,771 residents on file, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08804 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,333 (12% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,872. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $462,000 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP); 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hunterdon County, so 08804 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 08804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomsbury, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08804.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 08804, Bloomsbury, 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
2,771
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08804?
46.6
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
7.8%
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?
$107,333
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$46,872
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
39.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08804 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Bloomsbury, 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)
$107,333 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,361housing units
1,361
Total Housing Units
1,308
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$462,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
1972
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08804 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 134 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 149 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 164 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 184 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 206 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 08804, employing approximately 733 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,554,000.
45
Businesses
733
Employees
$48.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 28.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.7% |
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 08804 vs 08848 →
ZIP 08804 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18042
Easton (18042)
41,570 residents
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
29,840 residents
- 07882 14,492
Washington (07882)
14,492 residents
- 08848 8,435
Milford (08848)
8,435 residents
- 08886 7,077
Stewartsville (08886)
7,077 residents
- 08827 4,629
Hampton (08827)
4,629 residents
- 08802 4,067
Asbury (08802)
4,067 residents
- 18972 3,512
Upper Black Eddy (18972)
3,512 residents
- 08804 2,771
Bloomsbury (08804)
2,771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08804 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08804 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08886
Stewartsville (08886)
$161,168 median income
- 18920
Erwinna (18920)
$152,813 median income
- 08848
Milford (08848)
$138,614 median income
- 08802
Asbury (08802)
$135,689 median income
- 08827
Hampton (08827)
$135,625 median income
- 07882
Washington (07882)
$107,567 median income
- 08804
Bloomsbury (08804)
$107,333 median income
- 18972
Upper Black Eddy (18972)
$80,208 median income
- 08865
Phillipsburg (08865)
$79,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08804 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08848 | Milford, NJ | 8,435 | 3.5 mi |
| 08886 | Stewartsville, NJ | 7,077 | 3.3 mi |
| 08802 | Asbury, NJ | 4,067 | 4.3 mi |
| 08865 | Phillipsburg, NJ | 29,840 | 5.2 mi |
| 08808 | Broadway, NJ | 86 | 6.5 mi |
| 18042 | Easton, PA | 41,570 | 6.8 mi |
| 18972 | Upper Black Eddy, PA | 3,512 | 7.9 mi |
| 08827 | Hampton, NJ | 4,629 | 6.5 mi |
| 18920 | Erwinna, PA | 361 | 10.3 mi |
| 07882 | Washington, NJ | 14,492 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08804, 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 (2,771 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 08804 in?
ZIP code 08804 (Bloomsbury) 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 08804?
ZIP code 08804 in Bloomsbury, NJ has a population of 2,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08804?
The median household income in ZIP 08804 is $107,333, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08804?
The median home value in ZIP 08804 is $462,000, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08804 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08804?
ZIP code 08804 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08804 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08804 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 08804?
In ZIP code 08804, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 08804?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08804 is 39.1 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 08804?
In ZIP code 08804, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08804 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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