ZIP Code 08889
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Whitehouse Station · Hunterdon County · New Jersey
- Population
- 10,063
- Median income
- $157,781
- Median home value
- $542,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.5%
- Land area
- 64.5 sq mi
156/sq mi
▲ 107% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 95% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.6
New York
ZIP code 08889 in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey has a population of 10,063. The median household income is $157,781, which is 107% above the national average. Median home value is $542,300, 95% above the US average. 60.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08889 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.5 square miles in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,063 residents, producing a population density of 156 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 08889 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08889 sits at $157,781 (29% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $80,215. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $542,300 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,808 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08889 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hunterdon County, so you can benchmark 08889 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 08889
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$80,215
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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