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ZIP 08844

Population: 44,463 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08844 is $683,763 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $672,500 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,969/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$683,763

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$683,763
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+64.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$683,763

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$672,500
Median list price
$599,000
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
146
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
112
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,969/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,623/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,125/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,508/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
Schools include
Auten Road Intermediate School, Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough Township Middle School, Hillsborough Township Elementary School, Sunnymead Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
281
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Cyanamid Co. (5.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
64,620
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,315

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (19 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
126
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Grocery stores nearby
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
88.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08844State medianUS median
Typical home value$683,763—$288,527
Median sale price$672,500—$325,000
Median days on market21 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,969/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 08844?
$683,763.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08844?
$672,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08844?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08844?
Typical rent: $1,969/month.
Is ZIP 08844 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08844. 281 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08844?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 08844?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 08844 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08844?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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