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ZIP Code 08829

Hunterdon, New Jersey

FIPS 08829

Juniper

ZIP Code 08829 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$336,500

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.3

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,580

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$336,500

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.99

Near median

Median Rent

$1,831

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.5%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-28%

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

28.3

Lower than 86%

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 08829: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08829?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08829 is $336,500, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08829?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08829 is $10,001, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08829 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08829 cost about 2.99× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08829?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08829 is $1,831 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08829?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08829 have moved 73% over the past five years (8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08829?
ZIP Code 08829 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 08829 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08829's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.3 (lower than 86% 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 →