PlainZIP

Clinton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08809

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

6,421
386/sq mi
$131,250
Median income
$420,500
Median home value
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
386
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08809 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 6,421 residents across 16.6 square miles, a density of 386 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08809 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,250 (8% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $57,905. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $420,500 (19% below the state average), median rent at $1,782 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08809, plus 6 more within Hunterdon County, give a clearer read than the 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 08809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08809.

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 08809, Clinton, 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

6,421

Population

16.6

Area (sq mi)

386

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08809?

37.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$131,250

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$57,905

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08809 ranks nationally

Clinton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,250 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,344

Total Housing Units

2,269

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$420,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,782

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08809 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 154
2021 +9.9% 169
2022 +17.3% 198
2023 +6.8% 212
2024 +7.7% 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 265 business establishments in ZIP 08809, employing approximately 3,164 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,869,000.

265

Businesses

3,164

Employees

$181.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 42 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 15.5%
Retail trade 36 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 29 10.9%
Finance and insurance 21 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.5%
Information 9 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.3%
Construction 5 1.9%
Wholesale trade 5 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.5%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 08809 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 08809 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 08809 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 08809 ranks #8 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 1.9 mi
08801 Annandale, NJ 8,551 2.7 mi
08827 Hampton, NJ 4,629 2.9 mi
08826 Glen Gardner, NJ 5,838 4.8 mi
08833 Lebanon, NJ 8,796 5.4 mi
08867 Pittstown, NJ 5,042 5.8 mi
08802 Asbury, NJ 4,067 5.6 mi
07865 Port Murray, NJ 2,189 9.3 mi
07830 Califon, NJ 6,503 7.7 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 9.5 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 Clinton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08809 in? ▼
ZIP code 08809 (Clinton) 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 08809? ▼
ZIP code 08809 in Clinton, NJ has a population of 6,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08809 is $131,250, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08809 is $420,500, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08809 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08809? ▼
ZIP code 08809 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 3,164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08809 are: Accommodation and food services (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Retail trade (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08809 increased by 7.7% 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 08809? ▼
In ZIP code 08809, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 08809? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08809 is 31.9 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 08809? ▼
In ZIP code 08809, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08809 is 3.7% 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.