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ZIP Code 08559

Hunterdon, New Jersey

FIPS 08559

Juniper

ZIP Code 08559 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$560,600

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,836

Median Age

56

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$560,600

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,592

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84

Higher than 76%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08559: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08559?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08559 is $560,600, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08559?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08559 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08559 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08559 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08559?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08559 is $1,592 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08559?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08559 have moved 60% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08559?
ZIP Code 08559 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 85.9°F, winter lows around 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08559 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08559's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →