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Glen Gardner, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08826

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

5,838
109/sq mi
$123,750
Median income
$451,700
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
109
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08826 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08826 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 5,838 residents across 53.7 square miles, a density of 109 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08826 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,750 (1% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $61,407. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. Median home value sits at $451,700 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,721 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hunterdon County, so you can benchmark 08826 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 08826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Gardner, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08826.

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 08826, Glen Gardner, 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

5,838

Population

53.7

Area (sq mi)

109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08826?

47.2

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$123,750

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$61,407

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08826 ranks nationally

Glen Gardner, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,750 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,286

Total Housing Units

2,223

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$451,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,721

Median Rent

1978

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08826 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 132
2021 +10.3% 146
2022 +14.0% 166
2023 +12.9% 187
2024 +5.5% 198

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 08826, employing approximately 470 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,129,000.

82

Businesses

470

Employees

$24.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 26.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.9%
Finance and insurance 4 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.7%

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 08826 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 08826 ranks #6 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 08826 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 08826 ranks #6 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
08829 High Bridge, NJ 3,725 3.6 mi
07865 Port Murray, NJ 2,189 4.5 mi
08809 Clinton, NJ 6,421 4.8 mi
07830 Califon, NJ 6,503 5.1 mi
08801 Annandale, NJ 8,551 6.7 mi
08827 Hampton, NJ 4,629 5.2 mi
07882 Washington, NJ 14,492 6.0 mi
07863 Oxford, NJ 4,332 7.1 mi
08808 Broadway, NJ 86 7.6 mi
08833 Lebanon, NJ 8,796 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County

08822 standard
Flemington, NJ
Pop: 30,354
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

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Glen Gardner, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08826 in? ▼
ZIP code 08826 (Glen Gardner) 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 08826? ▼
ZIP code 08826 in Glen Gardner, NJ has a population of 5,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08826? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08826 is $123,750, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08826? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08826 is $451,700, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08826? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08826 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08826? ▼
ZIP code 08826 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08826? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08826 are: Construction (22), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08826? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08826 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 08826? ▼
In ZIP code 08826, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 08826? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08826 is 34.7 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 08826? ▼
In ZIP code 08826, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08826? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08826 is 6.8% 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.