PlainZIP

Hillsborough, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08844

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

38,367
269/sq mi
$153,556
Median income
$547,700
Median home value
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hillsborough pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
269
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08844 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey, with 38,367 residents across 142.6 square miles, a density of 269 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08844 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,556 (26% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $71,838. Local economic indicators show a 3.0% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $547,700 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $2,388 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 08844 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsborough, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08844.

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 08844, Hillsborough, 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

38,367

Population

142.6

Area (sq mi)

269

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08844?

42.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

22.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 21.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$153,556

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$71,838

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08844 ranks nationally

Hillsborough, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,556 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,646

Total Housing Units

16,497

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$547,700

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$2,388

Median Rent

1985

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08844 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 170
2021 +8.8% 185
2022 +13.3% 209
2023 +11.2% 233
2024 +10.5% 257

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 994 business establishments in ZIP 08844, employing approximately 11,218 people with a combined annual payroll of $610,201,000.

994

Businesses

11,218

Employees

$610.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 170 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 144 14.5%
Construction 114 11.5%
Retail trade 89 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 84 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 6.5%
Wholesale trade 62 6.2%
Manufacturing 37 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 3.6%
Finance and insurance 34 3.4%
Educational services 26 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.8%
Information 14 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 08844 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 08844 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 08844 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 08844 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
08821 Flagtown, NJ 354 1.6 mi
08502 Belle Mead, NJ 11,317 3.6 mi
08853 Neshanic Station, NJ 5,247 4.1 mi
08876 Somerville, NJ 22,179 6.2 mi
08869 Raritan, NJ 6,881 5.4 mi
08558 Skillman, NJ 6,629 6.1 mi
08835 Manville, NJ 10,344 5.3 mi
08553 Rocky Hill, NJ 682 7.0 mi
08890 Zarephath, NJ 17 5.9 mi
08873 Somerset, NJ 49,921 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

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Pop: 49,921
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Pop: 37,972
07920 standard
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Pop: 26,747
08876 standard
Somerville, NJ
Pop: 22,179
07059 standard
Warren, NJ
Pop: 15,311
08805 standard
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Pop: 12,254

Related Areas

Somerset County Hillsborough, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08844 in? ▼
ZIP code 08844 (Hillsborough) is located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08844? ▼
ZIP code 08844 in Hillsborough, NJ has a population of 38,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08844? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08844 is $153,556, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08844? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08844 is $547,700, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08844? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08844 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08844? ▼
ZIP code 08844 has 994 business establishments employing approximately 11,218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08844? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08844 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (170), Health care and social assistance (144), Construction (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08844? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08844 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 08844? ▼
In ZIP code 08844, 78.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.3% 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 08844? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08844 is 33.3 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 08844? ▼
In ZIP code 08844, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08844? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08844 is 3.0% 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.