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ZIP Code 08809

Hunterdon, New Jersey

FIPS 08809

Juniper

ZIP Code 08809 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$420,500

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.2

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,703

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$420,500

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,782

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.4%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.2

Lower than 60%

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 08809: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08809?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08809 is $420,500, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08809?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08809 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08809 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08809 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08809?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08809 is $1,782 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08809?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08809 have moved 55% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08809?
ZIP Code 08809 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08809 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08809's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.2 (lower than 60% 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 →