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Flemington, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08822

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

30,354
184/sq mi
$137,788
Median income
$536,900
Median home value
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flemington pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
184
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08822 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 30,354 residents across 165.1 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08822 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,788 (13% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $71,359. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 08822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flemington, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08822.

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 08822, Flemington, 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

30,354

Population

165.1

Area (sq mi)

184

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08822?

42.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$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

How ZIP 08822 ranks nationally

Flemington, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,788 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.4%

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

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$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

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ZIP 08822 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 08822 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08822 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 08822 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County

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
07830 standard
Califon, NJ
Pop: 6,503

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Flemington, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08822 in? ▼
ZIP code 08822 (Flemington) 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 08822? ▼
ZIP code 08822 in Flemington, NJ has a population of 30,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08822 is $137,788, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08822 is $536,900, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08822 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08822? ▼
ZIP code 08822 has 1,084 business establishments employing approximately 17,162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08822 are: Health care and social assistance (184), Retail trade (155), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08822 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 08822? ▼
In ZIP code 08822, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.4% 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 08822? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08822 is 31.0 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 08822? ▼
In ZIP code 08822, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08822 is 4.4% 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.