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Wrightstown, NJ — ZIP 08562

Population: 4,201 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08562 (Wrightstown, NJ) is $541,464 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 14 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$541,464

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$541,464
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+77.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$541,464
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
$435,000
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
+210.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,150/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
New Hanover Township, North Hanover Township School District
Schools include
New Hanover Township School, Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
McGuire Air Force Base #1 (3 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
49.2 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,118
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,709

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (9 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER, VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL, HAMPTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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)
+453 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$7,526
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
183,809
Average weekly wage
$1,327
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
454

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

How it compares

ZIP 08562State medianUS median
Median home value$541,464$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$435,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,526$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 08562?
$541,464.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08562?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08562?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08562?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,570/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08562?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 08562 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08562?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08562?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08562?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McGuire Air Force Base #1, 3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08562?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08562 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08562?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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