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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08801

Hunterdon County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$616,554[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+4.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+117.0%
vs metro
-15.5%
vs state
+8.3%
ZIP 08801 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08801 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08801 is worth $616,554 — 15.5% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$13,689[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hunterdon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
7,267[3]
Median household income
$149,839[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hunterdon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-219[5]
Moved in
3,534
Moved out
3,753

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
2
  • North Hunterdon High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District

    1,262 students

  • Hunterdon County Academies

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hunterdon County Vocational School District

    297 students

  • William H. Fauver Youth Correctional Facility

    Not applicable · OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,118
Loan principal$493,244
Down payment$123,311
Total interest paid$629,105

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$4,772
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08801?
The typical home in 08801 is worth $616,554, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08801?
Home values in 08801 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 08801?
The effective property tax rate in 08801 is 2.2% — roughly $13,689 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08801?
ZIP code 08801 has a population of 7,267 and a median household income of $149,839.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $616,560
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Union Beach, NJ

    Typical home
    $616,568
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Englewood, NJ

    Typical home
    $616,474
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Mahopac CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $615,669
    Gross yield
  • Elmwood Park, NJ

    Typical home
    $618,155
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Islandia, NY

    Typical home
    $618,281
    Gross yield

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