08804 ZIP Code — Bloomsbury, NJ

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08804 is located in Bloomsbury, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 14.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,116 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 08804

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $403,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,167. 31% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08804 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,116

population

14.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08804 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08804

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloomsbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08886 Stewartsville (3.5 mi) 08865 Phillipsburg (3.8 mi) 08848 Milford (4 mi) 08802 Asbury (4.2 mi) 18042 Easton (6.6 mi) 08827 Hampton (6.7 mi) 18972 Upper Black Eddy (7.9 mi) 08867 Pittstown (8.3 mi) 07882 Washington (9 mi) 08809 Clinton (9 mi) 18077 Riegelsville (9.1 mi) 18040 Easton (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,116
Population density	221 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	14.07 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.6436
Longitude	-75.0974
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	25.5%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	16.9%	24.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,116

Population

221

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$97,167

Median household income

$46,794

Per capita income

$403,900

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

950

Housing units

40.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

135

20–24

156

139

25–34

162

151

35–44

176

198

45–54

230

121

55–59

141

60–64

113

241

65–74

280

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	522	16.8%
18 and over	2,594	83.2%
65 and over	728	23.4%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Black or African American 7.9%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,622	79.2%
Black or African American	262	7.9%
Two or more races	208	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	194	5.9%
Asian	14	0.4%
Other race	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.5%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	16.9%	24.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$97,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 49.3%

$500k–$1M 26.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$403,900
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	37.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.5%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	60.3%
Wood	4.5%
Solar	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	599	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	102	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	222	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	245	21.0%
Households with children under 18	307	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	38.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	33.1%
Married	49.2%	42.3%
Separated	1.3%	5.0%
Widowed	2.9%	5.7%
Divorced	14.3%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.7%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.7%
Kindergarten	31	4.7%
Elementary school	172	26.0%
High school	168	25.4%
College / grad school	272	41.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 14.0%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Information 4.0%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	19.6%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	15.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,952	94.7%
Spanish	26	0.9%
Other Indo-European	21	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,881	92.5%
Born in same state	2,874	92.2%
Born in different state	1,942	62.3%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	235	7.5%
Not a US citizen	228	97.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	799	25.6%
French	427	13.7%
Arab	226	7.3%
Irish	203	6.5%
English	87	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	39	1.3%
Dutch	16	0.5%
Polish	5	0.2%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08804

What city is ZIP code 08804 in?

ZIP code 08804 is primarily assigned to Bloomsbury, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08804 in?

ZIP code 08804 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08804?

The median home value in ZIP code 08804 is $403,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 08804?

ZIP code 08804 has an estimated population of 3,116 residents, with a density of 222 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08804?

The median household income in ZIP code 08804 is $97,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08804 in?

ZIP code 08804 observes the EST timezone.