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Hamilton, NJ — ZIP 08611

Population: 31,995 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08611 (Hamilton, NJ) is $194,537 — down 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,600 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,938/month. 7 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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$194,537

Median home value

-5.6%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,537
1-year appreciation
-5.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+66.5%
10-year appreciation
+235.3%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$207,171
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
$225,600
Median list price
$416,500
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-37.3%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
89.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,938/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
International Charter School of Trenton, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School, Trenton Public School District
Schools include
International Charter School, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School, Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, Mott Elementary School, Clara Parker 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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Historic Potteries (3.7 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
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
249
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
130,516
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
126,986

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (9 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (8 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
1,946
Housing built before 1970
74.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,590
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
61.8%

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 08611State medianUS median
Median home value$194,537$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$225,600$555,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,938/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,590$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 08611?
$194,537.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08611?
$225,600.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08611?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08611?
Typical rent: $1,938/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08611?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 08611 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08611?
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 08611?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08611?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Historic Potteries, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08611?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08611 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08611?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08611?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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