08844 ZIP Code
Hillsborough, New Jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08844 |
| City/Town: | Hillsborough |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New Jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,077 |
| Median Household Income: | $153,091 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,001 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,976 |
| Median Home Value: | $504,400 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5000, -74.6500 |
Population Information (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,077 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,343 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,734 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,955 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,759 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,804 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,333 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,341 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,215 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,079 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,852 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,134 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,271 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,772 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,809 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 753 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $504,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,188 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,976 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,582 | 97.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 394 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,892 | 82.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,690 | 17.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,885 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 554 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 714 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,050 | 16.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,563 | 11.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,084 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,360 | 33.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,560 | 27.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08844 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $153,091 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $190,494 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $188,800 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,001 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,529 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,476 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,026 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,560 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,537 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,950 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 979 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,173 | 65.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,673 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 348 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 9,191 | 21.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 893 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,799 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,828 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,005 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 636 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 944 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,215 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08844 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 424 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 37 | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 445 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 273 | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 644 | 4.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 989 | 6.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,598 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,299 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,076 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,797 | 37.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08844 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,110 | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,411 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 579 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 205 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 111 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,586 | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08844 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 100 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 938 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,684 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 845 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,986 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 862 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,010 | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,077 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,280 | 17.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,010 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,359 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 773 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 552 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,535 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,226 | 88.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,124 | 18.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,343 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08844 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,204 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,840 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,044 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 503 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 376 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08844 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,726 | 60.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,226 | 20.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 230 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 456 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 505 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,116 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 704 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08844 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,293 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,164 | 7.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,023 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,558 | 28.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,928 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,217 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 950 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 178 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 622 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08844 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,175 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,021 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,051 | 25.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,336 | 33.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,218 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08844 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,938 | 76.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 159 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,227 | 14.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,032 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 174 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08844 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 598 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,596 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,428 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,960 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08844 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 104 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 45 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 47 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 472 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,558 | 12.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,139 | 32.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,025 | 46.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 502 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08844 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,976 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,447 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,188 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,582 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,548 | 67.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,591 | 29.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 10.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,670 | 17.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,141 | 33.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,280 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08844 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,390 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,109 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,108 | 63.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 286 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 867 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,644 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08844 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,198 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 622 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 579 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,432 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,247 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,318 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,996 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,280 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,878 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,647 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,015 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,420 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08844 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,884 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,875 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,741 | 44.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,778 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 437 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 356 | 9.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,867 | 78.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 555 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,210 | 1659.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,210 | 1659.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,210 | 1659.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,565 | 282.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 350 | 63.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,132 | 204.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 16.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08844 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,122 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,021 | 73.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,101 | 27.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,107 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,059 | 12.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,506 | 8.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 429 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08844 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,582 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,114 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Hillsborough, NJ08844