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Whitehouse Station, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08889

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

10,063
156/sq mi
$157,781
Median income
$542,300
Median home value
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Whitehouse Station pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
156
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08889 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08889 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, home to 10,063 residents across 64.5 square miles, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08889 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,781 (29% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $80,215. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $542,300 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,808 monthly, and 90.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hunterdon County, letting you compare 08889 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08889

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitehouse Station, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08889.

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 08889, Whitehouse Station, 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

10,063

Population

64.5

Area (sq mi)

156

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08889?

52.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$157,781

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$80,215

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08889 ranks nationally

Whitehouse Station, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$157,781 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 79.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,399

Total Housing Units

4,333

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$542,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,808

Median Rent

1981

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08889 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 143
2021 +6.5% 153
2022 +13.2% 173
2023 +10.2% 190
2024 +10.0% 209

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 250 business establishments in ZIP 08889, employing approximately 4,944 people with a combined annual payroll of $546,549,000.

250

Businesses

4,944

Employees

$546.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 15.2%
Construction 37 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 26 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 10.4%
Retail trade 25 10.0%
Finance and insurance 17 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 17 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.8%
Wholesale trade 9 3.6%
Manufacturing 8 3.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.0%
Educational services 3 1.2%

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 08889 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 08889 ranks #3 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 08889 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 08889 ranks #4 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
08876 Somerville, NJ 22,179 4.0 mi
08858 Oldwick, NJ 144 5.1 mi
08853 Neshanic Station, NJ 5,247 5.5 mi
08833 Lebanon, NJ 8,796 4.1 mi
08887 Three Bridges, NJ 1,106 6.1 mi
07979 Pottersville, NJ 589 6.8 mi
07921 Bedminster, NJ 7,621 5.5 mi
08801 Annandale, NJ 8,551 6.8 mi
08869 Raritan, NJ 6,881 6.6 mi
08807 Bridgewater, NJ 37,972 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County

08822 standard
Flemington, NJ
Pop: 30,354
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
07830 standard
Califon, NJ
Pop: 6,503

Related Areas

Hunterdon County Whitehouse Station, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08889 in? ▼
ZIP code 08889 (Whitehouse Station) 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 08889? ▼
ZIP code 08889 in Whitehouse Station, NJ has a population of 10,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08889? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08889 is $157,781, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08889? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08889 is $542,300, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08889? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08889 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08889? ▼
ZIP code 08889 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 4,944 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08889? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08889 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Construction (37), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08889? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08889 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 08889? ▼
In ZIP code 08889, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.5% 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 08889? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08889 is 29.5 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 08889? ▼
In ZIP code 08889, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08889? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08889 is 5.0% 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.