ZIP Code 08551, New Jersey
ZIP Code 08551 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 08551 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,873. The land area covers 26.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,873 | ±790 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,071 | ±236 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,134 | ±253 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,071 | ±236 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 63 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $595,800 | ±$48,605 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,837 | ±$152 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $162,617 | ±$23,469 |
| Per Capita Income | $75,977 | ±$10,197 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 133 | ±89 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,198 | ±383 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 131,708 (2024)
ID: 130807
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
71 MAIN ST, BLDG 1, FLEMINGTON NJ 08822-1451
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bridgewater, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Yardley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Manville, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pittstown, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Hillsborough, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | WEST TRENTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Trenton, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Hillsborough, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | FLEMINGTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | TITUSVILLE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Princeton Theological Seminary
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College | 11.4 mi away | 64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ, 08542-0803 |
6099218300
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FLEMINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 118 MAIN STREET, FLEMINGTON, NJ, 08822 |
(201) 782-5733
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Princeton University
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College | 11.6 mi away | 1 Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ, 08544-0070 |
6092583000
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HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 314 STATE HIGHWAY 12, BLDG. #3, FLEMINGTON, NJ, 08822 |
(201) 788-1444
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Innovate Salon Academy
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College Vocational | 12.7 mi away | 25 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ, 08628-0000 |
9084129600
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HOPEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 13 E. BROAD STREET, HOPEWELL, NJ, 08525 |
(609) 466-1625
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The College of New Jersey
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College | 12.7 mi away | 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ, 08628-7718 |
6097711855
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SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 1432 ROUTE 179, UNIT B1, RINGOES, NJ, 08851 |
(908) 782-3564
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Rider University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648-3099 |
6098965000
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HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.1 mi away | ROUTE 12, FLEMINGTON, NJ, 08822 |
(908) 788-1444
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WERTSVILLE 4 NE, NJ US, located 3.1 miles from ZCTA5 08551. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1° | 21.8° | 30.0° | 3.76" | 5.9" |
| February | 40.9° | 22.9° | 31.9° | 3.02" | 8.3" |
| March | 49.5° | 29.9° | 39.7° | 4.30" | 3.9" |
| April | 62.1° | 39.8° | 50.9° | 4.05" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.4° | 49.9° | 60.7° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 59.0° | 69.6° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 64.2° | 74.7° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 62.0° | 72.6° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.7° | 54.8° | 65.7° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.6° | 43.7° | 54.1° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.6° | 34.5° | 44.1° | 3.49" | 0.3" |
| December | 43.3° | 27.5° | 35.4° | 4.62" | 4.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringoes CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Flemington borough | Borough | 4.4 mi | — |
| Three Bridges CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Hopewell borough | Borough | 5.6 mi | — |
| Skillman CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Stockton borough | Borough | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 08551. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.