08844 ZIP Code – Hillsborough, New Jersey
08844 is a ZIP code serving Hillsborough, New Jersey in Somerset County with a population of approximately 43,077 residents. At $153,091, the median household income here runs above the New Jersey average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $504,400 are well above the national average, with 79.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,188 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 17% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average. About 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 61.6%, well above the national average. At 42.1, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 08821, 08502, 08853.
ZIP Code 08844 Data
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ZIP 08844 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08844 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $153k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $504k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,188 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.6% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08821 – Flagtown
- 08502 – Belle Mead
- 08853 – Neshanic Station
- 08835 – Manville
- 08869 – Raritan
- 08558 – Skillman
- 08876 – Somerville
- 08887 – Three Bridges
- 08823 – Franklin Park
- 08553 – Rocky Hill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08821 | FLAGTOWN | 514 | $118,333 |
| 08502 | BELLE MEAD | 11,603 | $229,272 |
| 08853 | NESHANIC STATION | 5,349 | $206,020 |
| 08835 | MANVILLE | 10,892 | $85,925 |
| 08869 | RARITAN | 8,301 | $99,928 |