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High Bridge, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08829

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

3,725
584/sq mi
$112,467
Median income
$336,500
Median home value
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

High Bridge pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
584
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08829 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08829 covers 6.4 square miles in High Bridge, Hunterdon County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,725 residents on file, a density of 584 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08829 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,467 (8% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,297. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $336,500 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,831 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08829, 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 08829

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in High Bridge, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08829.

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 08829, High Bridge, 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

3,725

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

584

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08829?

38.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$112,467

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$54,297

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08829 ranks nationally

High Bridge, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,467 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,415

Total Housing Units

1,415

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$336,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,831

Median Rent

1971

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

+16.7%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08829 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 148
2021 +12.9% 167
2022 +14.5% 191
2023 +6.6% 204
2024 +16.7% 238

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 08829, employing approximately 1,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,650,000.

68

Businesses

1,001

Employees

$62.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 14.7%
Construction 6 8.8%
Manufacturing 6 8.8%
Wholesale trade 6 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.3%
Retail trade 4 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.4%

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 08829 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 08829 ranks #0 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 08829 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 08829 ranks #null 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
08809 Clinton, NJ 6,421 1.9 mi
08801 Annandale, NJ 8,551 3.1 mi
08826 Glen Gardner, NJ 5,838 3.6 mi
08827 Hampton, NJ 4,629 4.2 mi
08833 Lebanon, NJ 8,796 4.2 mi
07865 Port Murray, NJ 2,189 8.1 mi
08802 Asbury, NJ 4,067 6.8 mi
07830 Califon, NJ 6,503 5.8 mi
08867 Pittstown, NJ 5,042 7.5 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 10.3 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 High Bridge, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08829 in? ▼
ZIP code 08829 (High Bridge) 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 08829? ▼
ZIP code 08829 in High Bridge, NJ has a population of 3,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08829? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08829 is $112,467, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08829? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08829 is $336,500, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08829? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08829 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08829? ▼
ZIP code 08829 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 1,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08829? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08829 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Construction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08829? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08829 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 08829? ▼
In ZIP code 08829, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.3% 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 08829? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08829 is 33.7 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 08829? ▼
In ZIP code 08829, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08829? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08829 is 3.4% 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.