Zip code 08867: Pittstown, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 08867
08867 is a small-town zip code in Pittstown, New Jersey (Hunterdon County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 5,204 people live here, or 184 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $204,583 a year, about 2.5× the national median of $80,734. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $601,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.8 minutes each way, and 30% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and engineering and science.
How 08867 compares
- Median household income$204,58399thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,55646th of 566 in NJ
- Homeownership rate94.7%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%54th of 576 in NJ
- Per capita income$82,46296thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,25388th of 579 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$91,04596thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,47489th of 575 in NJ
- Work from home29.8%94thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%51st of 577 in NJ
- 92ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%122nd of 580 in NJ
- Average commute34.8 min91stWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min111th of 563 in NJ
- Median age46.189thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1147th of 579 in NJ
- Government workers21.9%89thU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%60th of 578 in NJ
- Median home value$601,60082ndU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400153rd of 563 in NJ
- Broadband access95.1%77thU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%243rd of 576 in NJ
- 75thU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%142nd of 578 in NJ
- 61stU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%277th of 580 in NJ
- Tech workers3.5%61stU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%284th of 578 in NJ
- 48thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%379th of 580 in NJ
- Residents under 1821.1%41stU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%265th of 580 in NJ
- 33rdU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%363rd of 553 in NJ
- 32ndU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%434th of 578 in NJ
- Diversity index28.822ndU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4469th of 580 in NJ
- Population density184/sq mi20thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi533rd of 580 in NJ
- Veterans3.4%19thU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%322nd of 580 in NJ
- Housing vacancy3.2%12thU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%341st of 576 in NJ
- Population5,2048thU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809422nd of 580 in NJ
- 8thU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%483rd of 578 in NJ
- 5thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478506th of 574 in NJ
- Uninsured rate1.6%3rdStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%485th of 579 in NJ
- Poverty rate1.8%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%528th of 579 in NJ
| Measure | 08867 | Hunterdon | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeStrength | $204,583 | $141,715 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 46th of 566 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 94.7% | 85.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 54th of 576 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $82,462 | $72,227 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 88th of 579 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $91,045 | $78,781 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 89th of 575 | |
| Work from home | 29.8% | 21.8% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 51st of 577 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 64.1% | 57.4% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 122nd of 580 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.8 min | 33 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 111th of 563 | |
| Median age | 46.1 | 46.1 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 147th of 579 | |
| Government workers | 21.9% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 60th of 578 | |
| Median home value | $601,600 | $517,200 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 153rd of 563 | |
| Broadband access | 95.1% | 94.6% | 92.8% | 91% | 243rd of 576 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.7% | 12.2% | 8.9% | 10% | 142nd of 578 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.1% | 20.8% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 277th of 580 | |
| Tech workers | 3.5% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 284th of 578 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.3% | 10.6% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 379th of 580 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.1% | 19.1% | 21.8% | 22% | 265th of 580 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.3% | 47.3% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 363rd of 553 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 434th of 578 | |
| Diversity index | 28.8 | 34.8 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 469th of 580 | |
| Population density | 184/sq mi | 304/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 533rd of 580 | |
| Veterans | 3.4% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 322nd of 580 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.2% | 2.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 341st of 576 | |
| Population | 5,204 | 130,160 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 422nd of 580 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6% | 6.9% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 483rd of 578 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.364 | 0.443 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 506th of 574 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.6% | 2.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 485th of 579 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 1.8% | 4% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 528th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White83%
- Black0%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian11%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,812
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 87.2%
- Married couples
- 80.9%
- Living alone
- 11.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.4%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,872
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 7.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 08867 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $120,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $90,250 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,540 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $79,583 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $79,583 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 26.6%
- Households with broadband
- 95.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.9%
- No internet access
- 2.8%
- Without health insurance
- 1.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Pittstown
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Center point
- 40.5745° N, 74.9661° W
- Land area
- 28 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 08867
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08834 | Little York, NJ · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 08868 | Quakertown, NJ · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 08803 | Baptistown, NJ · PO box | 4.2 mi | — |
| 08825 | Frenchtown, NJ | 5.3 mi | $101,774 |
| 08809 | Clinton, NJ | 5.4 mi | $131,250 |
| 08801 | Annandale, NJ | 5.5 mi | $149,839 |
| 08822 | Flemington, NJ | 6.4 mi | $137,788 |
| 08827 | Hampton, NJ | 6.5 mi | $135,625 |
| 08848 | Milford, NJ | 7 mi | $138,614 |
| 08885 | Stanton, NJ · PO box | 7.1 mi | — |
| 08829 | High Bridge, NJ | 7.7 mi | $112,467 |
| 08802 | Asbury, NJ | 8.2 mi | $135,689 |
Zip codes like 08867 elsewhere
Questions about 08867
What city is zip code 08867?
08867 is assigned to Pittstown, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 08867 in?
08867 is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 08867?
About 5,204 people live in 08867, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 08867 in?
08867 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 08867?
The median household income in 08867 is $204,583.
What zip codes are near 08867?
The closest zip codes to 08867 are 08834, 08868, 08803, 08825, 08809.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08867, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.