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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08865

Warren County · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Typical home value

$339,521[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+19.5%
vs metro
-8.6%
vs state
-40.4%
ZIP 08865 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08865 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08865 is worth $339,521 — 8.6% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,906 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,906[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,896[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Warren 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
31,427[3]
Median household income
$79,949[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+21[5]
Moved in
3,259
Moved out
3,238

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
1
  • Phillipsburg High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Phillipsburg School District

    1,799 students

  • Phillipsburg Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Phillipsburg School District

    633 students

  • Phillipsburg Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Phillipsburg School District

    586 students

  • Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Phillipsburg School District

    470 students

  • Philipsburg Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Phillipsburg School District

    397 students

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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$22,877

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$1,717
Loan principal$271,617
Down payment$67,904
Total interest paid$346,432

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 ratio1.39
Monthly cost to own$2,659
Monthly rent$1,906

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
71st percentile[2]
Property tax
95th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08865?
The typical home in 08865 is worth $339,521, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08865?
Home values in 08865 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08865?
A typical home in 08865 rents for about $1,906 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 08865?
The effective property tax rate in 08865 is 2.3% — roughly $7,896 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08865?
ZIP code 08865 has a population of 31,427 and a median household income of $79,949.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Slatington, PA

    Typical home
    $340,227
    Gross yield
  • Stockertown, PA

    Typical home
    $337,951
    Gross yield
  • Fullerton CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $335,960
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Northampton, PA

    Typical home
    $348,034
    Gross yield
  • Cherryville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $352,049
    Gross yield
  • Trexlertown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $353,453
    Gross yield

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