| ZIP Code | 08827 |
|---|---|
| City | Hampton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Elevation | 602 ft |
| Latitude | 40.668424 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.968377 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 628 (22.9%) |
| Some College | 227 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 394 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 148 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,325 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,589 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,600 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,223/mo ↑ 122% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,644 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,644 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 08827 is located in Hampton, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. With a population of 4,139, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 08827 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,589 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08827 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $428,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,223 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 08827 is primarily White (85.55%). Residents are well-educated — 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08827 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 08827 in Hampton, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,139 residents, a median household income of $128,589, and a median home value of $428,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.