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Lebanon, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08833

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

8,796
102/sq mi
$172,454
Median income
$604,400
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
102
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08833 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 8,796 residents across 86.5 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08833 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,454 (41% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $89,628. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $604,400 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,932 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. To put 08833 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hunterdon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08833.

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 08833, Lebanon, 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

8,796

Population

86.5

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08833?

49.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$172,454

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$89,628

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

38.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08833 ranks nationally

Lebanon, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$172,454 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,738

Total Housing Units

3,625

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$604,400

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,932

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08833 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 139
2021 +7.7% 150
2022 +11.2% 167
2023 +9.2% 182
2024 +10.9% 202

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 306 business establishments in ZIP 08833, employing approximately 3,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,950,000.

306

Businesses

3,674

Employees

$310.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 17.3%
Construction 34 11.1%
Retail trade 31 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 20 6.5%
Wholesale trade 18 5.9%
Finance and insurance 16 5.2%
Manufacturing 15 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.0%
Information 5 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.0%

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 08833 vs 08801 →

ZIP 08833 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 08833 ranks #2 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 08833 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 08833 ranks #2 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
08801 Annandale, NJ 8,551 3.8 mi
07830 Califon, NJ 6,503 5.3 mi
08829 High Bridge, NJ 3,725 4.2 mi
08889 Whitehouse Station, NJ 10,063 4.1 mi
08809 Clinton, NJ 6,421 5.4 mi
08858 Oldwick, NJ 144 5.0 mi
08887 Three Bridges, NJ 1,106 8.5 mi
07979 Pottersville, NJ 589 6.3 mi
07921 Bedminster, NJ 7,621 7.5 mi
08826 Glen Gardner, NJ 5,838 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County

08822 standard
Flemington, NJ
Pop: 30,354
08889 standard
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Pop: 10,063
08801 standard
Annandale, NJ
Pop: 8,551
08848 standard
Milford, NJ
Pop: 8,435
08530 standard
Lambertville, NJ
Pop: 8,071
07830 standard
Califon, NJ
Pop: 6,503

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Lebanon, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08833 in? ▼
ZIP code 08833 (Lebanon) 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 08833? ▼
ZIP code 08833 in Lebanon, NJ has a population of 8,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08833? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08833 is $172,454, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08833? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08833 is $604,400, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08833? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08833 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08833? ▼
ZIP code 08833 has 306 business establishments employing approximately 3,674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08833? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08833 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Construction (34), Retail trade (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08833? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08833 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 08833? ▼
In ZIP code 08833, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.6% 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 08833? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08833 is 38.1 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 08833? ▼
In ZIP code 08833, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08833? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08833 is 1.6% 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.