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Hampton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08827

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

4,629
95/sq mi
$135,625
Median income
$443,400
Median home value
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08827 covers 48.7 square miles in Hampton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,629 residents on file, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08827 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,625 (11% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,058. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. Housing costs here run $443,400 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,458 a month; 85.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hunterdon County, letting you compare 08827 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08827.

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 08827, Hampton, 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

4,629

Population

48.7

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08827?

43.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

How ZIP 08827 ranks nationally

Hampton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,625 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.6%

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

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$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 08827 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 08827 ranks #7 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 08827 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 08827 ranks #5 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
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

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 Hampton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08827 in? ▼
ZIP code 08827 (Hampton) 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 08827? ▼
ZIP code 08827 in Hampton, NJ has a population of 4,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08827? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08827 is $135,625, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08827? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08827 is $443,400, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08827? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08827 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08827? ▼
ZIP code 08827 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,680 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08827? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08827 are: Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08827? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08827 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 08827? ▼
In ZIP code 08827, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.6% 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 08827? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08827 is 37.2 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 08827? ▼
In ZIP code 08827, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08827? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08827 is 5.0% 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.