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ZIP 08822

Pop. 32,556·Hunterdon County·104th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,590/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$625
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ZIP 08822 · $2,590
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$2,240/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$31,080/yr
At $2,590/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyHunterdon County
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Rents are softening (down 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08822 (Flemington, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,556
Median income
$137,788
Median age
42.5
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
20.6%
19.1%
26.7%
14.9%
18.7%
Under 1820.6%
18–3419.1%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.9%
65+18.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
76.8%
12.1%
White76.8%
Black2.3%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian7.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
17.4%
18%
60.4%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college18%
Bachelor's+60.4%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08822 in Flemington, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,220 → $137,788
up 13.7%
Population
30,717 → 32,556
up 6.0%
Renter share
21.8% → 19.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
55.4% → 60.4%
+5.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08822 in Flemington, NJ now reports about $137,788, up from $121,220 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,717 to 32,556 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.0% change. About 19.1% of households rent today, against 21.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 55.4% to 60.4%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 08822 covers Flemington, NJ. The median rent here is $2,590/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($137,788/yr), ZIP 08822 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08822?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08822 (Flemington, NJ) is $2,590. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08822 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08822's median rent of $2,590/mo is $625 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08822 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08822 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #104 out of 213 ZIPs at $2,590/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08822?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,590/mo in ZIP 08822. The local median household income is $137,788/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08822?

Rent in ZIP 08822 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08822 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08822 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,590/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($137,788/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08822 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08822 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of ZIP 08822 households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08822 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08822 compare to the rest of Flemington?

ZIP 08822 sits right at the Flemington citywide median of $2,590/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08822 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08822 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,590/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 08822's median household income ($137,788/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08822 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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