08801 ZIP Code — Annandale, NJ

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08801 is located in Annandale, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 15.02 square miles and serves a population of 7,665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 08801

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $500,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($151,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08801 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,665

population

15.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Annandale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08809 Clinton (2.4 mi) 08829 High Bridge (2.6 mi) 08833 Lebanon (3.8 mi) 08827 Hampton (5.2 mi) 08826 Glen Gardner (6 mi) 08867 Pittstown (6 mi) 08889 Whitehouse Station (6.7 mi) 07830 Califon (7.4 mi) 07831 Changewater (7.8 mi) 08822 Flemington (8 mi) 08802 Asbury (8 mi) 08887 Three Bridges (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,665
Population density	510 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	15.02 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.6331
Longitude	-74.8917
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	908

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.2%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	34.4%	24.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,665

Population

510

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$151,375

Median household income

$67,827

Per capita income

$500,800

Median home value

$1,914

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,342

Housing units

59.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

178

Under 5

143

147

5–9

118

203

10–14

162

331

15–19

264

391

20–24

313

576

25–34

460

456

35–44

365

526

45–54

420

341

55–59

273

315

60–64

252

507

65–74

406

159

75–84

128

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,273	16.6%
18 and over	6,392	83.4%
65 and over	1,431	18.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.6%

Black or African American 10.8%

Asian 4.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,868	73.6%
Black or African American	860	10.8%
Asian	385	4.8%
Two or more races	338	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	304	3.8%
Other race	214	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.2%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	34.4%	24.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 37.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	37.7%
Median income	$151,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 34.6%

$500k–$1M 47.0%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$500,800
Median rent / month	$1,914
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	29.6%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	25.3%
4 bedrooms	39.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.0%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	28.5%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,624	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	82	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	309	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	654	24.5%
Households with children under 18	820	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	960	36.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	19.7%
Married	45.5%	56.4%
Separated	2.0%	0.5%
Widowed	1.2%	9.3%
Divorced	5.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 17.1%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 33.3%

Graduate / professional 26.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	59.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	4.6%
Kindergarten	33	2.1%
Elementary school	554	36.1%
High school	442	28.8%
College / grad school	436	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Finance & real estate 14.1%

Professional & management 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 5.3%

Information 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	19.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 7.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	4.2%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	16.0%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	14.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	282	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.6%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,344	95.8%
Spanish	235	3.2%
Other Indo-European	99	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	87	1.2%
Other languages	42	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,913	90.2%
Born in same state	6,810	88.8%
Born in different state	4,389	57.3%
Foreign born	103	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	752	9.8%
Not a US citizen	487	64.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,359	17.7%
French	549	7.2%
Arab	332	4.3%
Irish	179	2.3%
English	54	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	53	0.7%
German	47	0.6%
Polish	37	0.5%
Norwegian	26	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	98.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08801

What city is ZIP code 08801 in?

ZIP code 08801 is primarily assigned to Annandale, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08801 in?

ZIP code 08801 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08801?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 08801 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 08801 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08801?

The median household income in ZIP code 08801 is $151,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08801?

The median home value in ZIP code 08801 is $500,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 08801 in?

ZIP code 08801 observes the EST timezone.