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 High-density area
- $112,467
- Median income Above-median income area
- $336,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08829 (High Bridge, NJ) rose +16.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.1 in 2023 to 238.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,297. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $336,500 (35% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,831; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hunterdon County, so 08829 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 08829?
38.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
15.6%
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?
$112,467
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$54,297
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08829 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
High Bridge, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$112,467 Top 49% higher than 51% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,415housing units
1,415
Total Housing Units
1,415
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$336,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08829 vs 08809 →
ZIP 08829 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08822
Flemington (08822)
30,354 residents
- 08833 8,796
Lebanon (08833)
8,796 residents
- 08801 8,551
Annandale (08801)
8,551 residents
- 07830 6,503
Califon (07830)
6,503 residents
- 08809 6,421
Clinton (08809)
6,421 residents
- 08826 5,838
Glen Gardner (08826)
5,838 residents
- 08867 5,042
Pittstown (08867)
5,042 residents
- 08827 4,629
Hampton (08827)
4,629 residents
- 08802 4,067
Asbury (08802)
4,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08829 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08829 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08867
Pittstown (08867)
$204,583 median income
- 07830
Califon (07830)
$180,852 median income
- 08833
Lebanon (08833)
$172,454 median income
- 08801
Annandale (08801)
$149,839 median income
- 08822
Flemington (08822)
$137,788 median income
- 08802
Asbury (08802)
$135,689 median income
- 08827
Hampton (08827)
$135,625 median income
- 08809
Clinton (08809)
$131,250 median income
- 08826
Glen Gardner (08826)
$123,750 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08829, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,725 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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