08827 ZIP Code — Hampton, NJ

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08827 is located in Hampton, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 18.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,710 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 08827

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 $392,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($117,128) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08827 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,710

population

18.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08809 Clinton (2.8 mi) 08802 Asbury (3 mi) 08829 High Bridge (4.2 mi) 07831 Changewater (4.8 mi) 08826 Glen Gardner (4.8 mi) 08801 Annandale (5.2 mi) 07882 Washington (6.3 mi) 08804 Bloomsbury (6.7 mi) 08867 Pittstown (7 mi) 08886 Stewartsville (7.2 mi) 08865 Phillipsburg (8.3 mi) 08833 Lebanon (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,710
Population density	205 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	18.10 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.6729
Longitude	-74.9751
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	17.4%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	18.8%	24.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,710

Population

205

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$117,128

Median household income

$66,210

Per capita income

$392,000

Median home value

$1,167

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,452

Housing units

45.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

133

15–19

129

20–24

187

25–34

183

221

35–44

216

321

45–54

314

111

55–59

109

135

60–64

132

284

65–74

278

146

75–84

142

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	691	18.6%
18 and over	3,019	81.4%
65 and over	905	24.4%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 2.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,381	87%
Hispanic or Latino	177	4.6%
Other race	123	3.2%
Two or more races	107	2.8%
Asian	82	2.1%
Black or African American	12	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.4%	17.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	22.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	35.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	18.8%	24.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 22.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	25.8%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	22.4%
Median income	$117,128

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 46.7%

$500k–$1M 27.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$392,000
Median rent / month	$1,167
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	31.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.7%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	55.3%
Wood	8.8%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	947	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	155	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	206	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	245	15.8%
Households with children under 18	496	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	655	42.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	20.1%
Married	59.5%	58.3%
Separated	0.3%	1.3%
Widowed	1.8%	9.6%
Divorced	12.1%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	45.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.0%
Kindergarten	38	5.2%
Elementary school	232	31.7%
High school	257	35.2%
College / grad school	175	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Professional & management 14.9%

Construction 13.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Information 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	19.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	73.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,567	96.1%
Spanish	138	3.9%
Other Indo-European	56	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	2.1%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,461	93.3%
Born in same state	3,370	90.8%
Born in different state	2,337	63.0%
Foreign born	91	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	249	6.7%
Not a US citizen	135	54.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	746	20.1%
French	316	8.5%
English	169	4.6%
Arab	155	4.2%
German	73	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	63	1.7%
Irish	62	1.7%
Norwegian	46	1.2%
Dutch	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08827

What city is ZIP code 08827 in?

ZIP code 08827 is primarily assigned to Hampton, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08827 in?

ZIP code 08827 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08827 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 08827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08827 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 08827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08827?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08827?

The median home value in ZIP code 08827 is $392,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08827 in?

ZIP code 08827 observes the EST timezone.