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Frenchtown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08825

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

4,707
62/sq mi
$101,774
Median income
$451,500
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Frenchtown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08825 covers 75.4 square miles in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,707 residents on file, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08825 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,774 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $65,211. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $451,500 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,580 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08825, 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 08825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frenchtown, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08825.

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 08825, Frenchtown, 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

4,707

Population

75.4

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08825?

44.4

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$101,774

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$65,211

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08825 ranks nationally

Frenchtown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,774 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,130

Total Housing Units

2,130

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$451,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,580

Median Rent

1966

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

+17.7%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08825 have increased 17.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 149
2021 +8.9% 162
2022 +8.2% 175
2023 +4.4% 183
2024 +17.7% 215

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 148 business establishments in ZIP 08825, employing approximately 770 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,073,000.

148

Businesses

770

Employees

$44.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 12.8%
Construction 18 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 15 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 9.5%
Manufacturing 10 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.0%
Wholesale trade 5 3.4%
Educational services 5 3.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.0%

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 08825 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 08825 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 08825 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 08825 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
18920 Erwinna, PA 361 3.3 mi
18972 Upper Black Eddy, PA 3,512 5.2 mi
18950 Point Pleasant, PA 252 5.4 mi
08867 Pittstown, NJ 5,042 5.2 mi
08559 Stockton, NJ 4,982 5.9 mi
08848 Milford, NJ 8,435 6.8 mi
18913 Carversville, PA 185 9.2 mi
18942 Ottsville, PA 3,260 7.7 mi
18947 Pipersville, PA 6,172 7.7 mi
08804 Bloomsbury, NJ 2,771 9.9 mi

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Pop: 10,063
08833 standard
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Pop: 8,796
08801 standard
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Pop: 8,551
08848 standard
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Pop: 8,435
08530 standard
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Pop: 8,071

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Frenchtown, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08825 in? ▼
ZIP code 08825 (Frenchtown) 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 08825? ▼
ZIP code 08825 in Frenchtown, NJ has a population of 4,707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08825? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08825 is $101,774, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08825? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08825 is $451,500, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08825? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08825 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08825? ▼
ZIP code 08825 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08825? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08825 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08825? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08825 increased by 17.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 08825? ▼
In ZIP code 08825, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 08825? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08825 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 08825? ▼
In ZIP code 08825, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08825? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08825 is 6.3% 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.