| ZIP Code | 08826 |
|---|---|
| City | Glen Gardner |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Elevation | 754 ft |
| Latitude | 40.716574 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.912125 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.9% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 904 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 331 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 401 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 407 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,756 (46.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,576 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $441,600 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,474/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,249 |
| Vacant Units | 75 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,249 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 75 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 08826 is located in Glen Gardner, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. With a population of 5,255, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 08826 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,576 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08826 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $441,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,474 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 08826 is primarily White (82.91%). Residents are well-educated — 56.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08826 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 08826 in Glen Gardner, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,255 residents, a median household income of $119,576, and a median home value of $441,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.