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Belvidere, NJ — ZIP 07823

Population: 7,451 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07823 (Belvidere, NJ) is $391,420 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $438,000 after a median 33.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$391,420

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

33.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$391,420
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$393,350
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$438,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
+16.3%
Median days on market
33.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Belvidere School District, White Township Consolidated School District
Schools include
Belvidere High School, Belvidere Elementary School, White Township Consolidated School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A16
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination (5.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
114
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,666
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,097

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (21 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Matthews Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, AHS HOSPITAL CORP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+162 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,834
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,899
Average weekly wage
$1,187
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
202

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07823State medianUS median
Median home value$391,420$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$438,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,834$9,504$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 median home value in ZIP 07823?
$391,420.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07823?
$438,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07823?
Median days on market: 33.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07823?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07823?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 07823 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A16.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07823?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07823?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07823?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 07823?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07823 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07823?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07823?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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