08825 ZIP Code — Frenchtown, NJ

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08825 is located in Frenchtown, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 28.96 square miles and serves a population of 4,556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 08825

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 $447,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($102,336) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08825 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,556

population

28.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08825 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08825

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08825. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frenchtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18920 Erwinna (4.6 mi) 08867 Pittstown (4.9 mi) 08556 Rosemont (5.2 mi) 08559 Stockton (5.3 mi) 18972 Upper Black Eddy (6 mi) 08848 Milford (7.1 mi) 18947 Pipersville (7.4 mi) 08822 Flemington (7.7 mi) 18942 Ottsville (8.1 mi) 18913 Carversville (8.7 mi) 18933 Lumberville (9.3 mi) 08804 Bloomsbury (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,556
Population density	157 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	28.96 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	40.5083
Longitude	-75.0142
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	29.7%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	16.6%	24.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,556

Population

157

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$102,336

Median household income

$57,323

Per capita income

$447,000

Median home value

$1,628

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,553

Housing units

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

183

5–9

193

106

10–14

111

158

15–19

166

20–24

151

25–34

159

279

35–44

293

405

45–54

425

208

55–59

219

142

60–64

148

248

65–74

260

155

75–84

162

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	912	20.0%
18 and over	3,644	80.0%
65 and over	955	21.0%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 1.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,040	83.4%
Two or more races	322	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	286	5.9%
Other race	89	1.8%
Asian	84	1.7%
Black or African American	15	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	16.6%	24.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 15.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	15.7%
Median income	$102,336

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 53.3%

$500k–$1M 31.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$447,000
Median rent / month	$1,628
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	31.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	50.5%
Wood	5.2%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,002	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	99	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	438	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	377	19.7%
Households with children under 18	546	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	681	35.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	25.3%
Married	60.0%	53.9%
Separated	2.5%	2.0%
Widowed	1.2%	11.9%
Divorced	7.3%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.0%
Kindergarten	53	5.4%
Elementary school	504	51.2%
High school	253	25.7%
College / grad school	164	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 12.8%

Finance & real estate 11.7%

Professional & management 11.2%

Construction 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 5.9%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.5%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	18.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.7%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,450	97.7%
Spanish	36	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	28	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,129	90.6%
Born in same state	4,097	89.9%
Born in different state	3,248	71.3%
Foreign born	32	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	427	9.4%
Not a US citizen	300	70.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,060	23.3%
French	604	13.3%
Irish	328	7.2%
English	74	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	1.3%
Polish	50	1.1%
Norwegian	33	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08825

What city is ZIP code 08825 in?

ZIP code 08825 is primarily assigned to Frenchtown, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08825 in?

ZIP code 08825 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08825?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 08825 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 08825 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08825?

The median home value in ZIP code 08825 is $447,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 08825?

ZIP code 08825 has an estimated population of 4,556 residents, with a density of 157 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 08825 in?

ZIP code 08825 observes the EST timezone.