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 High-density area
- $157,781
- Median income Above-median income area
- $542,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08889 (Whitehouse Station, NJ) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.3 in 2023 to 209.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,215. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $542,300 (5% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,808; 90.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hunterdon County, so 08889 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 08889?
52.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
9.6%
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?
$157,781
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$80,215
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08889 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Whitehouse Station, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$157,781 Top 20% higher than 80% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,399housing units
4,399
Total Housing Units
4,333
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,300
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08889 vs 08876 →
ZIP 08889 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
37,972 residents
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
22,179 residents
- 08889 10,063
Whitehouse Station (08889)
10,063 residents
- 08833 8,796
Lebanon (08833)
8,796 residents
- 08801 8,551
Annandale (08801)
8,551 residents
- 07921 7,621
Bedminster (07921)
7,621 residents
- 08869 6,881
Raritan (08869)
6,881 residents
- 08853 5,247
Neshanic Station (08853)
5,247 residents
- 08887 1,106
Three Bridges (08887)
1,106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08889 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08889 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08853
Neshanic Station (08853)
$220,725 median income
- 08833
Lebanon (08833)
$172,454 median income
- 08807
Bridgewater (08807)
$168,696 median income
- 08889
Whitehouse Station (08889)
$157,781 median income
- 08801
Annandale (08801)
$149,839 median income
- 07921
Bedminster (07921)
$123,104 median income
- 08876
Somerville (08876)
$122,884 median income
- 08887
Three Bridges (08887)
$109,333 median income
- 08869
Raritan (08869)
$107,672 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08889, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,063 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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