Zip code 08829: High Bridge, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08829?

08829 is assigned to High Bridge, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08829 in?

08829 is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08829?

About 3,580 people live in 08829, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08829?

The median household income in 08829 is $112,467.

Q: What zip codes are near 08829?

The closest zip codes to 08829 are 08809, 08801, 08826, 08827, 08833.

Residential delivery areaHunterdon CountyEastern Time

Population

3,580

Median household income

$112K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$337K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,831/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.4 sq mi

1,486 people/sq mi

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

About 08829

08829 is a suburban zip code in High Bridge, New Jersey (Hunterdon County), covering 2.4 sq mi of land. About 3,580 people live here, or 1,486 per square mile. The median resident is 38.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $112,467 a year, 39% above the national median of $80,734. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $336,500, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,831 a month.

49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.7 minutes each way, and 23% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; management; and construction and repair. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 08829 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access97.7%
96th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%83rd of 576 in NJ
Average commute33.7 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min136th of 563 in NJ
Homeownership rate84.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%193rd of 576 in NJ
Tech workers6%
86th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%118th of 578 in NJ
Work from home22.5%
83rd
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%148th of 577 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$64,491
82nd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474291st of 575 in NJ
Median household income$112,467
81st
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556279th of 566 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters59.4%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%136th of 553 in NJ
Per capita income$54,297
78th
U.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253294th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher49.3%
78th
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%232nd of 580 in NJ
Government workers18.3%
78th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%137th of 578 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,831
76th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720230th of 517 in NJ
Unemployment rate5.9%
67th
U.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%241st of 578 in NJ
Foreign-born residents15.6%
66th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%262nd of 580 in NJ
Population density1,486/sq mi
51st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi338th of 580 in NJ
Median home value$336,500
50th
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400435th of 563 in NJ
Median age38.9
49th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1430th of 579 in NJ
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%132nd of 580 in NJ
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%270th of 578 in NJ
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%154th of 579 in NJ
Diversity index44.4
42nd
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4321st of 580 in NJ
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%256th of 580 in NJ
Residents 65 and older11.9%
17th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%521st of 580 in NJ
Healthcare workers6.6%
12th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%450th of 578 in NJ
Population3,580
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809468th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate3.4%
4th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%434th of 579 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.358
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478517th of 574 in NJ
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%547th of 576 in NJ

Measure	08829	Hunterdon	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Broadband accessStrength	97.7%	94.6%	92.8%	91%	96th	83rd of 576
Average commuteWeakness	33.7 min	33 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	89th	136th of 563
Homeownership rateStrength	84.2%	85.1%	63.8%	65.2%	87th	193rd of 576
Tech workers	6%	5.4%	4.8%	3.8%	86th	118th of 578
Work from home	22.5%	21.8%	16.8%	15.1%	83rd	148th of 577
Median earnings per workerStrength	$64,491	$78,781	$60,474	$49,666	82nd	291st of 575
Median household incomeStrength	$112,467	$141,715	$103,556	$80,734	81st	279th of 566
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.4%	47.3%	51.6%	51.1%	81st	136th of 553
Per capita income	$54,297	$72,227	$54,253	$44,673	78th	294th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higher	49.3%	57.4%	43.6%	35.7%	78th	232nd of 580
Government workers	18.3%	14.9%	14.3%	14.5%	78th	137th of 578
Median gross rent	$1,831	$1,687	$1,720	$1,413	76th	230th of 517
Unemployment rate	5.9%	4.6%	6.3%	5.2%	67th	241st of 578
Foreign-born residents	15.6%	10.6%	23.9%	14.1%	66th	262nd of 580
Population density	1,486/sq mi	304/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	51st	338th of 580
Median home value	$336,500	$517,200	$454,400	$332,700	50th	435th of 563
Median age	38.9	46.1	40.1	38.9	49th	430th of 579
Veterans	5.6%	4.6%	3.7%	6.2%	47th	132nd of 580
Self-employed workers	9.1%	12.2%	8.9%	10%	47th	270th of 578
Uninsured rate	6.2%	2.8%	7.5%	8.4%	44th	154th of 579
Diversity index	44.4	34.8	66.4	61.4	42nd	321st of 580
Residents under 18	21.2%	19.1%	21.8%	22%	42nd	256th of 580
Residents 65 and older	11.9%	20.8%	17.2%	17.2%	17th	521st of 580
Healthcare workers	6.6%	6.9%	9.2%	9.7%	12th	450th of 578
Population	3,580	130,160	9,343,809	334,922,499	6th	468th of 580
Poverty rateStrength	3.4%	4%	9.7%	12.5%	4th	434th of 579
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.358	0.443	0.478	0.483	4th	517th of 574
Housing vacancy	0%	2.4%	7.5%	10.1%	1st	547th of 576

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

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

10%

25–34

17%

35–44

17%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.9

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

11.9%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black4%
Hispanic12%
Asian9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

44.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

15.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

79%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 1,415
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 70.1%
Married couples: 53.6%
Living alone: 23%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

21%

Median household income

08829

$112,467

Hunterdon Co.

$141,715

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$54,297

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

37.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.358

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08829

$336,500

Hunterdon Co.

$517,200

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08829

$1,831

Hunterdon Co.

$1,687

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,415
Owner-occupied: 84.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 37.5%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

22%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

25%

30–44

18%

45–59

20%

60+

12%

Average commute

33.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

16%

Management

13%

Construction and repair

11%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Production

Industries

Professional and technical services

11%

Other services

11%

Construction

10%

Education

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$64,491

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08829	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$84,960	$74,888
Service	$18,256	$26,804
Sales and office	$59,764	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,886	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

24%

Some college

15%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

36%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 98%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
Households with broadband: 97.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 87.1%
No internet access: 2.3%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): High Bridge
State: New Jersey
County: Hunterdon County
Center point: 40.6701° N, 74.8902° W
Land area: 2.4 sq mi
Water area: under 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

High Bridge99% of zip

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

Zip codes near 08829

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08809	Clinton, NJ	2.5 mi	6,703	$131,250	$420,500
08801	Annandale, NJ	2.8 mi	7,267	$149,839	$522,000
08826	Glen Gardner, NJ	3.4 mi	5,459	$123,750	$451,700
08827	Hampton, NJ	4.1 mi	4,346	$135,625	$443,400
08833	Lebanon, NJ	4.2 mi	9,184	$172,454	$604,400
07831	Changewater, NJ	5.6 mi	36	—	—
07830	Califon, NJ	6.1 mi	7,379	$180,852	$656,400
08802	Asbury, NJ	7 mi	4,552	$135,689	$461,700
08885	Stanton, NJ · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
08867	Pittstown, NJ	7.7 mi	5,204	$204,583	$601,600
08868	Quakertown, NJ · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—
08834	Little York, NJ · PO box	8 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 08829

What city is zip code 08829?

08829 is assigned to High Bridge, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08829 in?

08829 is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08829?

About 3,580 people live in 08829, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08829 in?

08829 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08829?

The median household income in 08829 is $112,467.

What zip codes are near 08829?

The closest zip codes to 08829 are 08809, 08801, 08826, 08827, 08833.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08829, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.