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 High-density area
- $131,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $420,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08809 (Clinton, NJ) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.7 in 2023 to 227.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,905. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $420,500 (19% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,782; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hunterdon County, so 08809 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 08809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08809.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08809?
37.6
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
14.1%
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?
$131,250
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$57,905
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08809 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$131,250 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
2,344housing units
2,344
Total Housing Units
2,269
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08809 vs 08829 →
ZIP 08809 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
- 08833 8,796
Lebanon (08833)
8,796 residents
- 08801 8,551
Annandale (08801)
8,551 residents
- 07830 6,503
Califon (07830)
6,503 residents
- 08809 6,421
Clinton (08809)
6,421 residents
- 08826 5,838
Glen Gardner (08826)
5,838 residents
- 08867 5,042
Pittstown (08867)
5,042 residents
- 08827 4,629
Hampton (08827)
4,629 residents
- 08802 4,067
Asbury (08802)
4,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08809 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08867
Pittstown (08867)
$204,583 median income
- 07830
Califon (07830)
$180,852 median income
- 08833
Lebanon (08833)
$172,454 median income
- 08801
Annandale (08801)
$149,839 median income
- 08822
Flemington (08822)
$137,788 median income
- 08802
Asbury (08802)
$135,689 median income
- 08827
Hampton (08827)
$135,625 median income
- 08809
Clinton (08809)
$131,250 median income
- 08826
Glen Gardner (08826)
$123,750 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08809, 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 (6,421 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 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.
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