| ZIP Code | 08809 |
|---|---|
| City | Clinton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Elevation | 270 ft |
| Latitude | 40.646036 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.924609 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.6% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 145 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 942 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 312 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 370 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 283 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,216 (51.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,169 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $413,400 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,721/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,353 |
| Vacant Units | 92 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,353 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 92 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 08809 is located in Clinton, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. With a population of 6,838, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 08809 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,169 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08809 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $413,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,721 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 08809 is primarily White (72.57%). Residents are well-educated — 58.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08809 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 08809 in Clinton, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,838 residents, a median household income of $127,169, and a median home value of $413,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.