ZIP Code 08827
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Hampton · Hunterdon County · New Jersey
- Population
- 4,629
- Median income
- $135,625
- Median home value
- $443,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.6%
- Land area
- 48.7 sq mi
95/sq mi
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.8
New York
ZIP code 08827 in Hampton, New Jersey has a population of 4,629. The median household income is $135,625, which is 78% above the national average. Median home value is $443,400, 59% above the US average. 49.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.7 square miles in Hampton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The area is home to 4,629 residents, producing a population density of 95 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 08827 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08827 sits at $135,625 (11% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,058. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $443,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,458 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hunterdon County, so you can benchmark 08827 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 08827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08827.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 08827, Hampton, 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
4,629
Population
48.7
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08827?
43.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
8.2%
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?
$135,625
Median Household Income
+11% vs state
$59,058
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
37.2 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?
1,693
Total Housing Units
1,638
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$1,458
Median Rent
1970
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08827 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 137 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 150 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 168 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 188 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 195 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 08827, employing approximately 1,680 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,120,000.
122
Businesses
1,680
Employees
$116.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 17.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 08827 vs 08802 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08802 | Asbury, NJ | 4,067 | 2.8 mi |
| 08809 | Clinton, NJ | 6,421 | 2.9 mi |
| 08829 | High Bridge, NJ | 3,725 | 4.2 mi |
| 08867 | Pittstown, NJ | 5,042 | 6.3 mi |
| 08826 | Glen Gardner, NJ | 5,838 | 5.2 mi |
| 07882 | Washington, NJ | 14,492 | 6.3 mi |
| 08801 | Annandale, NJ | 8,551 | 5.4 mi |
| 08804 | Bloomsbury, NJ | 2,771 | 6.5 mi |
| 08808 | Broadway, NJ | 86 | 6.1 mi |
| 08886 | Stewartsville, NJ | 7,077 | 7.2 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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