PlainZIP

Pittstown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08867

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

5,042
67/sq mi
$204,583
Median income
$601,600
Median home value
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
67
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08867 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08867 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittstown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 5,042 residents across 75.5 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08867 skews affluent, with a median household income of $204,583 (68% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,462. Poverty here runs at 1.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $601,600 (17% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 08867 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 08867

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittstown, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08867.

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 08867, Pittstown, 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

5,042

Population

75.5

Area (sq mi)

67

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08867?

46.1

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$204,583

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$82,462

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08867 ranks nationally

Pittstown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$204,583 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,872

Total Housing Units

1,812

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$601,600

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

1982

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08867 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 127
2021 +10.9% 140
2022 +10.6% 155
2023 +18.3% 184
2024 +1.1% 186

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 08867, employing approximately 640 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,765,000.

114

Businesses

640

Employees

$36.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 20.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 7.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 4.4%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.5%
Manufacturing 3 2.6%
Retail trade 3 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 08867 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 08867 ranks #5 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 08867 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 08867 ranks the highest 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
08827 Hampton, NJ 4,629 6.3 mi
08825 Frenchtown, NJ 4,707 5.2 mi
08809 Clinton, NJ 6,421 5.8 mi
08801 Annandale, NJ 8,551 5.4 mi
08559 Stockton, NJ 4,982 9.4 mi
08848 Milford, NJ 8,435 7.0 mi
08822 Flemington, NJ 30,354 6.5 mi
08802 Asbury, NJ 4,067 7.7 mi
08829 High Bridge, NJ 3,725 7.5 mi
18920 Erwinna, PA 361 8.2 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 Pittstown, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08867 in? ▼
ZIP code 08867 (Pittstown) 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 08867? ▼
ZIP code 08867 in Pittstown, NJ has a population of 5,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08867? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08867 is $204,583, which is 168% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08867? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08867 is $601,600, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08867? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08867 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08867? ▼
ZIP code 08867 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08867? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08867 are: Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08867? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08867 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 08867? ▼
In ZIP code 08867, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.1% 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 08867? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08867 is 34.8 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 08867? ▼
In ZIP code 08867, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08867? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08867 is 1.8% 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.