ZIP Code 08886
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Stewartsville · Warren County · New Jersey
- Population
- 7,077
- Median income
- $161,168
- Median home value
- $447,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.8%
- Land area
- 39.2 sq mi
181/sq mi
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
New York
ZIP code 08886 in Stewartsville, New Jersey has a population of 7,077. The median household income is $161,168, which is 111% above the national average. Median home value is $447,100, 61% above the US average. 49.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08886 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.2 square miles in Stewartsville, Warren County, New Jersey. The area is home to 7,077 residents, producing a population density of 181 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08886 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08886 sits at $161,168 (32% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,259. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $447,100 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,840 per month, and 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08886 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 08886 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08886
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08886.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08886, Stewartsville, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,077
Population
39.2
Area (sq mi)
181
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08886?
42.8
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
14.2%
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?
$161,168
Median Household Income
+32% vs state
$63,259
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
42.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,237
Total Housing Units
2,227
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$447,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,840
Median Rent
1995
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08886 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 134 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 154 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 182 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 195 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 199 |
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 80 business establishments in ZIP 08886, employing approximately 614 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,573,000.
80
Businesses
614
Employees
$39.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
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 08886 vs 08804 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08804 | Bloomsbury, NJ | 2,771 | 3.3 mi |
| 08865 | Phillipsburg, NJ | 29,840 | 2.6 mi |
| 08808 | Broadway, NJ | 86 | 4.0 mi |
| 08802 | Asbury, NJ | 4,067 | 4.4 mi |
| 08848 | Milford, NJ | 8,435 | 6.8 mi |
| 07882 | Washington, NJ | 14,492 | 6.4 mi |
| 18063 | Martins Creek, PA | 548 | 7.1 mi |
| 08827 | Hampton, NJ | 4,629 | 7.2 mi |
| 18042 | Easton, PA | 41,570 | 6.9 mi |
| 18040 | Easton, PA | 15,742 | 7.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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