ZIP Code 08809, New Jersey
ZIP Code 08809 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 08809 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,703. The land area covers 6.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,703 | ±554 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,269 | ±196 | 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 | 2,344 | ±195 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,269 | ±196 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 75 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $420,500 | ±$27,218 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,782 | ±$123 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $131,250 | ±$16,370 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,905 | ±$5,258 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 218 | ±89 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,050 | ±284 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.7% | ±1.4% |
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-08 | Pittstown, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALPHA, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Succasunna, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Hillsborough, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | FLEMINGTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bedminster, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BELVIDERE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELVIDERE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LONG VALLEY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chester, 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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Warren County Community College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 475 Route 57 W, Washington, NJ, 07882-4343 |
9088359222
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NORTH COUNTY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 65 HALSTEAD ST, ANNANDALE, NJ, 08801 |
(908) 730-6262
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Raritan Valley Community College
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College | 12.7 mi away | 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876 |
9085261200
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HIGH BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 71 MAIN STREET, HIGH BRIDGE, NJ, 08829 |
(201) 638-8231
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Centenary University
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College | 14.7 mi away | 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840 |
9088521400
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FRANKLIN BRANCH
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 1502 ROUTE 57 WEST, WASHINGTON, NJ, 07882 |
(908) 689-8265
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Lafayette College
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College | 15.4 mi away | High St, Easton, PA, 18042-1768 |
6103305000
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WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 20 W. CARLTON AVENUE, WASHINGTON, NJ, 07882 |
(201) 689-0201
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Northampton County Area Community College
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College | 21.0 mi away | 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA, 18020-7599 |
6108615300
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TEWKSBURY TWSP. PUB. LIB.
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 31 OLD TURNPIKE ROAD, OLDWICK, NJ, 08858 |
(201) 439-3761
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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 FLEMINGTON 5 NNW, NJ US, located 5.5 miles from ZCTA5 08809. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.8° | 20.6° | 29.2° | 3.93" | 6.2" |
| February | 40.9° | 21.8° | 31.3° | 3.11" | 9.4" |
| March | 49.6° | 29.0° | 39.3° | 4.52" | 5.7" |
| April | 62.5° | 38.7° | 50.6° | 4.14" | 0.9" |
| May | 72.4° | 48.6° | 60.5° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.9° | 58.0° | 69.5° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 63.3° | 74.6° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.1° | 61.4° | 72.7° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 54.0° | 65.7° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.0° | 42.3° | 53.6° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.3° | 33.2° | 43.2° | 3.50" | 0.4" |
| December | 42.8° | 26.2° | 34.5° | 4.66" | 4.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton town | Town | 0.8 mi | — |
| Annandale CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| High Bridge borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Glen Gardner borough | Borough | 3.8 mi | — |
| Hampton borough | Borough | 4.7 mi | — |
| Lebanon borough | Borough | 4.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 08809. • 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.