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Hamilton, NJ — ZIP 08609

Population: 15,938 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08609 (Hamilton, NJ) is $207,543 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,855/month. 5 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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$207,543

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,543
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+53.6%
10-year appreciation
+219.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$217,206
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
$250,000
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
-16.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,855/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Hamilton Township Public School District, Trenton Public School District
Schools include
Greenwood Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, P.J. Hill Elementary, Robbins Elementary School, Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy

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
AE
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Historic Potteries (0.8 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
48.4 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
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
90
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
134,908
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
130,744

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (11 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL, HAMPTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
71.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,715
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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 08609State medianUS median
Median home value$207,543$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,855/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,715$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 08609?
$207,543.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08609?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08609?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08609?
Typical rent: $1,855/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08609?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 08609 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08609?
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 08609?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08609?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Historic Potteries, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08609?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08609 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08609?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08609?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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