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Hopewell, NJ — ZIP 08525

Population: 4,522 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08525 (Hopewell, NJ) is $679,886 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 22 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$679,886

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$679,886
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+48.6%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$690,156
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
$600,000
Median list price
$410,000
Median price per sqft
$383
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
113.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION, Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Schools include
DOVES RCH, Hopewell Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rocky Hill Municipal Well (6.9 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
51.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
194
Days with Moderate air quality
160
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
244

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,251
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,344

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (11 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
O'Dwyer Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,987 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
65.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
89.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
187,294
Average weekly wage
$1,785
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
771

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

How it compares

ZIP 08525State medianUS median
Median home value$679,886$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$600,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 08525?
$679,886.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08525?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08525?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08525?
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 08525?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 08525 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08525?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08525?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08525?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 08525?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08525 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08525?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08525?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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