08826 ZIP Code — Glen Gardner, NJ

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08826 is located in Glen Gardner, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 21.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 08826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $418,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $121,513. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,186
population
21.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08826

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City Status
Glen Gardner Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
07831 Changewater (2.4 mi) 08829 High Bridge (3.4 mi) 08809 Clinton (4.4 mi) 07865 Port Murray (4.7 mi) 08827 Hampton (4.8 mi) 07830 Califon (5.4 mi) 08801 Annandale (6 mi) 07882 Washington (6.4 mi) 08833 Lebanon (6.9 mi) 07853 Long Valley (7 mi) 08802 Asbury (7.1 mi) 07863 Oxford (7.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 5,186
Population density 243 / sq mi
State FIPS 34
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 21.36 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 40.7186
Longitude -74.9059
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 20.0% 17.8% 30.2%
$50k – $100k 21.4% 22.9% 26.7%
$100k – $200k 39.3% 35.2% 28.3%
Over $200k 19.4% 24.1% 14.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,186
Population
243
People per sq mi
47.4
Median age
$121,513
Median household income
$59,141
Per capita income
$418,200
Median home value
$1,388
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
1,888
Housing units
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
87
Under 5
71
133
5–9
110
173
10–14
143
159
15–19
130
194
20–24
160
406
25–34
334
193
35–44
158
456
45–54
374
310
55–59
254
324
60–64
267
246
65–74
202
125
75–84
103
41
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1886416.7%
18 and over4,32283.3%
65 and over75014.5%
Median age47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or more races 4.6%
Black or African American 1.8%
Other race 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White4,72586.3%
Hispanic or Latino2895.3%
Two or more races2524.6%
Black or African American991.8%
Other race741.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander210.4%
Asian120.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 20.0% 17.8% 30.2%
$50k – $100k 21.4% 22.9% 26.7%
$100k – $200k 39.3% 35.2% 28.3%
Over $200k 19.4% 24.1% 14.8%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 1.7%
$15k–$25k 1.1%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 11.8%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 23.0%
$150k–$200k 11.6%
$200k+ 25.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k1.7%
$15k–$25k1.1%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k11.8%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k23.0%
$150k–$200k11.6%
$200k+25.6%
Median income$121,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%
$100k–$150k 3.1%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 17.6%
$300k–$500k 32.5%
$500k–$1M 35.2%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$418,200
Median rent / month$1,388
Owner occupied85.6%
Renter occupied14.4%
Vacant4.8%
Single-family detached78.8%
Large apartment buildings2.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20096.1%
1990–199915.8%
1980–198924.4%
1970–197916.2%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19596.7%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier15.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom11.9%
2 bedrooms13.6%
3 bedrooms43.4%
4 bedrooms27.5%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles36.0%
3 or more36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.4%
Electricity7.6%
Propane / LP gas10.2%
Fuel oil48.0%
Wood5.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,16956.1%
Cohabiting couple1567.5%
Male householder, no spouse43520.9%
Female householder, no spouse32315.5%
Households with children under 1855526.6%
Households with seniors (65+)52325.1%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.1%24.8%
Married54.2%59.7%
Separated0.6%3.3%
Widowed1.6%3.8%
Divorced10.5%8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 24.7%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 10.1%
Bachelor's degree 24.4%
Graduate / professional 19.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.1%
Bachelor's or higher43.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool524.4%
Kindergarten1038.6%
Elementary school27222.8%
High school47840.0%
College / grad school28924.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%
Professional & management 14.7%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Construction 11.0%
Retail trade 10.5%
Finance & real estate 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Public administration 5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%
Other services 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts48.8%
Service14.2%
Sales & office21.3%
Natural resources & construction7.7%
Production & transportation8.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.0%
Government17.9%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.4%
Carpool2.5%
Public transit2.1%
Walk2.3%
Work from home15.1%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)35.1

Poverty

All people 5.0%
Under 18 years 1.5%
18 and over 5.7%
Married-couple families 1.8%
Female-led households 1.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.4%
Retirement income23.7%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP2.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity25.6%
High blood pressure0.0%
High cholesterol0.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis19.8%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease4.8%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking11.0%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health8.7%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health7.5%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist74.3%
Cholesterol screening0.0%
Teeth loss7.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2195.1%
Disability%
Any disability12.7%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years12.1%
65 and over22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.6%
Public insurance21.9%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 190.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,02897.0%
Spanish270.5%
Other Indo-European270.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,94495.3%
Born in same state4,79592.5%
Born in different state3,86174.5%
Foreign born1492.9%
Naturalized citizen2424.7%
Not a US citizen18275.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,18522.8%
French57611.1%
English1643.2%
Arab1492.9%
Irish991.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish420.8%
German220.4%
Norwegian180.3%
Dutch20%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.2%
Internet access94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08826

What city is ZIP code 08826 in?

ZIP code 08826 is primarily assigned to Glen Gardner, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08826 in?

ZIP code 08826 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08826 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 08826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08826?

The median home value in ZIP code 08826 is $418,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08826?

The median household income in ZIP code 08826 is $121,513, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 08826?

ZIP code 08826 has an estimated population of 5,186 residents, with a density of 243 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 08826 in?

ZIP code 08826 observes the EST timezone.

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