08829 ZIP Code — High Bridge, NJ
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08829 is located in High Bridge, New Jersey, within Hunterdon County. It covers approximately 2.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 08829
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 $296,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $106,111.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
3,564
population
2.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08829 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08829
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| High Bridge | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08809 Clinton (1.9 mi)
08801 Annandale (2.6 mi)
08826 Glen Gardner (3.4 mi)
08827 Hampton (4.2 mi)
08833 Lebanon (4.3 mi)
07831 Changewater (5.4 mi)
07830 Califon (5.8 mi)
08802 Asbury (7.2 mi)
08889 Whitehouse Station (7.9 mi)
08867 Pittstown (7.9 mi)
07865 Port Murray (8.1 mi)
07882 Washington (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,564 |
| Population density | 1,479 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6699 |
| Longitude | -74.8949 |
| 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 | 27.4% | 17.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.3% | 35.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 24.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,564
Population
1,479
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$106,111
Median household income
$47,457
Per capita income
$296,600
Median home value
$1,476
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
1,138
Housing units
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
88
Under 5
80
96
5–9
88
103
10–14
95
218
15–19
199
94
20–24
87
200
25–34
183
234
35–44
214
333
45–54
305
137
55–59
125
148
60–64
136
126
65–74
116
41
75–84
38
42
85+
38
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 769 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 2,795 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 401 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.6%
Asian
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
4.9%
Other race
2.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,782 | 73.6% |
| Asian | 308 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 215 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 105 | 2.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.4% | 17.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.7% | 22.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.3% | 35.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 24.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
9.5%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $106,111 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k–$300k
30.8%
$300k–$500k
45.7%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,476 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 70.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.0% |
| Electricity | 20.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 40.9% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 764 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 101 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 233 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 338 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 500 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 323 | 22.5% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.4% | 28.6% |
| Married | 52.5% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
12.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 42 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 282 | 30.9% |
| High school | 253 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 306 | 33.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Professional & management
12.3%
Other services
9.7%
Retail trade
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Construction
7.3%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Information
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 12.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 39.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
53.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 16.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 126 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 26.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.9% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,396 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 211 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 55 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,924 | 82.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,854 | 80.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,897 | 53.2% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 640 | 18.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 307 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 555 | 15.6% |
| French | 340 | 9.5% |
| Irish | 151 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 88 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 71 | 2% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08829
What city is ZIP code 08829 in?
ZIP code 08829 is primarily assigned to High Bridge, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08829 in?
ZIP code 08829 falls within Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08829?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08829?
The median household income in ZIP code 08829 is $106,111, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08829?
ZIP code 08829 has an estimated population of 3,564 residents, with a density of 1,479 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08829?
The median home value in ZIP code 08829 is $296,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 08829 in?
ZIP code 08829 observes the EST timezone.