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Hackettstown, NJ — ZIP 07840

Population: 32,105 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07840 (Hackettstown, NJ) is $502,956 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,432/month. 4 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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$502,956

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$502,956
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+75.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$502,956
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
$500,000
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
102.5%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,432/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hackettstown High School, Hackettstown Middle School, Hatchery Hill Elementary School, Willow Grove Elementary 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
AE
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
Combe Fill South Landfill (7.6 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
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,787
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,015

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Hackettstown Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AHS HOSPITAL CORP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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
1,982
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,347
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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 07840State medianUS median
Median home value$502,956$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$500,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,432/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,347$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 07840?
$502,956.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07840?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07840?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07840?
Typical rent: $2,432/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07840?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 07840 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07840?
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 07840?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07840?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 07840?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07840 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07840?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07840?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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