Zip code 08551: Ringoes, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08551?

08551 is assigned to Ringoes, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08551 in?

08551 is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08551?

About 5,873 people live in 08551, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08551?

The median household income in 08551 is $162,617.

Q: What zip codes are near 08551?

The closest zip codes to 08551 are 08525, 08822, 08557, 08887, 08530.

Residential delivery areaHunterdon CountyEastern Time

Population

5,873

Median household income

$163K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$596K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,837/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

224 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 08551

08551 is a small-town zip code in Ringoes, New Jersey (Hunterdon County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 5,873 people live here, or 224 per square mile. The median resident is 47.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $162,617 a year, about 2.0× the national median of $80,734. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $595,800, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,837 a month.

62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 27% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and computer and math (tech).

How 08551 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median household income$162,617
96th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556102nd of 566 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$91,000
96th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,47490th of 575 in NJ
Tech workers8.9%
95th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%49th of 578 in NJ
Per capita income$75,977
94th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253112th of 579 in NJ
Median age47.4
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1112th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher62.2%
91st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%136th of 580 in NJ
Homeownership rate86.2%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%169th of 576 in NJ
Work from home26.9%
91st
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%82nd of 577 in NJ
Broadband access96.3%
87th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%160th of 576 in NJ
Median home value$595,800
81st
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400156th of 563 in NJ
Self-employed workers12.4%
79th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%114th of 578 in NJ
Average commute30.8 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min271st of 563 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,837
76th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720224th of 517 in NJ
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%246th of 578 in NJ
Foreign-born residents7.9%
42nd
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%421st of 580 in NJ
Government workers12.4%
39th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%407th of 578 in NJ
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%306th of 578 in NJ
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%256th of 580 in NJ
Population density224/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi522nd of 580 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.397
19th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478398th of 574 in NJ
Diversity index22.8
15th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4512th of 580 in NJ
Residents 65 and older11.4%
15th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%532nd of 580 in NJ
Residents under 1816.8%
14th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%466th of 580 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters38.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%458th of 553 in NJ
Housing vacancy3%
11th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%362nd of 576 in NJ
Uninsured rate2.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%399th of 579 in NJ
Population5,873
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809401st of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate2.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%500th of 579 in NJ

Measure	08551	Hunterdon	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Median household incomeStrength	$162,617	$141,715	$103,556	$80,734	96th	102nd of 566
Median earnings per workerStrength	$91,000	$78,781	$60,474	$49,666	96th	90th of 575
Tech workers	8.9%	5.4%	4.8%	3.8%	95th	49th of 578
Per capita incomeStrength	$75,977	$72,227	$54,253	$44,673	94th	112th of 579
Median age	47.4	46.1	40.1	38.9	92nd	112th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	62.2%	57.4%	43.6%	35.7%	91st	136th of 580
Homeownership rateStrength	86.2%	85.1%	63.8%	65.2%	91st	169th of 576
Work from home	26.9%	21.8%	16.8%	15.1%	91st	82nd of 577
Broadband accessStrength	96.3%	94.6%	92.8%	91%	87th	160th of 576
Median home value	$595,800	$517,200	$454,400	$332,700	81st	156th of 563
Self-employed workers	12.4%	12.2%	8.9%	10%	79th	114th of 578
Average commute	30.8 min	33 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	78th	271st of 563
Median gross rent	$1,837	$1,687	$1,720	$1,413	76th	224th of 517
Unemployment rate	5.8%	4.6%	6.3%	5.2%	65th	246th of 578
Foreign-born residents	7.9%	10.6%	23.9%	14.1%	42nd	421st of 580
Government workers	12.4%	14.9%	14.3%	14.5%	39th	407th of 578
Healthcare workers	8.5%	6.9%	9.2%	9.7%	35th	306th of 578
Veterans	4%	4.6%	3.7%	6.2%	26th	256th of 580
Population density	224/sq mi	304/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	522nd of 580
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.397	0.443	0.478	0.483	19th	398th of 574
Diversity index	22.8	34.8	66.4	61.4	15th	512th of 580
Residents 65 and older	11.4%	20.8%	17.2%	17.2%	15th	532nd of 580
Residents under 18	16.8%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	14th	466th of 580
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38.1%	47.3%	51.6%	51.1%	13th	458th of 553
Housing vacancy	3%	2.4%	7.5%	10.1%	11th	362nd of 576
Uninsured rateStrength	2.7%	2.8%	7.5%	8.4%	10th	399th of 579
Population	5,873	130,160	9,343,809	334,922,499	9th	401st of 580
Poverty rateStrength	2.3%	4%	9.7%	12.5%	1st	500th of 579

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

15%

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

13%

45–54

27%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

47.4

Under 18

16.8%

65 and over

11.4%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian5%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

22.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,071
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 76.1%
Married couples: 64.9%
Living alone: 18.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

17%

$200k+

39%

Median household income

08551

$162,617

Hunterdon Co.

$141,715

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$75,977

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

56.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.397

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08551

$595,800

Hunterdon Co.

$517,200

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08551

$1,837

Hunterdon Co.

$1,687

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

0.5%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,134
Owner-occupied: 86.2%
Vacant: 3%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 8.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.4%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

62%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.6%

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

27%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

33%

20–29

14%

30–44

29%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

30.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

19%

Education

Computer and math

Healthcare

Office and admin

Business and finance

Sales

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Production

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Police and fire

Industries

Professional and technical services

18%

Manufacturing

16%

Education

13%

Retail

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Wholesale

Construction

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$91,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08551	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$109,394	$74,888
Service	$11,806	$26,804
Sales and office	$72,009	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$101,136	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,409	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

21%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

36%

Graduate

26%

High school graduate or higher: 96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 25.7%
Households with broadband: 96.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.4%
No internet access: 2.6%
Without health insurance: 2.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ringoes
State: New Jersey
County: Hunterdon County
Center point: 40.4471° N, 74.8373° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Ringoes (unincorporated)6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 08551

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08525	Hopewell, NJ	4.6 mi	4,522	$165,324	$572,500
08822	Flemington, NJ	5.4 mi	32,556	$137,788	$536,900
08557	Sergeantsville, NJ · PO box	5.6 mi	—	—	—
08887	Three Bridges, NJ	5.6 mi	1,380	$109,333	$283,400
08530	Lambertville, NJ	6.6 mi	8,119	$120,467	$574,800
08558	Skillman, NJ	7.4 mi	7,648	$236,016	$910,200
08853	Neshanic Station, NJ	7.5 mi	5,634	$220,725	$773,400
08504	Blawenburg, NJ · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
08559	Stockton, NJ	7.7 mi	4,836	$179,600	$560,600
08556	Rosemont, NJ · PO box	8.2 mi	—	—	—
08534	Pennington, NJ	8.5 mi	13,272	$175,573	$573,000
08885	Stanton, NJ · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 08551

What city is zip code 08551?

08551 is assigned to Ringoes, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08551 in?

08551 is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08551?

About 5,873 people live in 08551, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08551 in?

08551 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08551?

The median household income in 08551 is $162,617.

What zip codes are near 08551?

The closest zip codes to 08551 are 08525, 08822, 08557, 08887, 08530.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08551, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.