ZIP Code 08822
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Flemington · Hunterdon County · New Jersey
- Population
- 30,354
- Median income
- $137,788
- Median home value
- $536,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.4%
- Land area
- 165.1 sq mi
184/sq mi
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 93% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 08822 in Flemington, New Jersey has a population of 30,354. The median household income is $137,788, which is 81% above the national average. Median home value is $536,900, 93% above the US average. 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08822 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.1 square miles in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The area is home to 30,354 residents, producing a population density of 184 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08822 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08822 sits at $137,788 (13% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $71,359. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $536,900 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,580 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08822 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hunterdon County, so you can benchmark 08822 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08822.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
184 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08822, Flemington, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,354
Population
165.1
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08822?
42.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
14.6%
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?
$137,788
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$71,359
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
12,638
Total Housing Units
12,476
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$536,900
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$1,580
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08822 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 150 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 186 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 202 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 213 |
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 1,084 business establishments in ZIP 08822, employing approximately 17,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,019,373,000.
1,084
Businesses
17,162
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 184 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 155 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 143 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 100 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 08822 vs 08887 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08887 | Three Bridges, NJ | 1,106 | 3.6 mi |
| 08551 | Ringoes, NJ | 5,532 | 5.6 mi |
| 08801 | Annandale, NJ | 8,551 | 7.2 mi |
| 08853 | Neshanic Station, NJ | 5,247 | 6.5 mi |
| 08867 | Pittstown, NJ | 5,042 | 6.5 mi |
| 08833 | Lebanon, NJ | 8,796 | 8.9 mi |
| 08829 | High Bridge, NJ | 3,725 | 10.3 mi |
| 08530 | Lambertville, NJ | 8,071 | 10.5 mi |
| 08809 | Clinton, NJ | 6,421 | 9.5 mi |
| 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 10,063 | 8.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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