ZIP Code 08825

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Frenchtown · Hunterdon County · New Jersey

Population
4,707

62/sq mi

Median income
$101,774

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$451,500

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.1%

Median age 44.4

Land area
75.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08825 in Frenchtown, New Jersey has a population of 4,707. The median household income is $101,774, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $451,500, 62% above the US average. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.4 square miles in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The area is home to 4,707 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 08825 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08825 sits at $101,774 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $65,211. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $451,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,580 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, 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 08825 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 08825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,707

Population

75.4

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Frenchtown, NJ

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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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