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Lumberton, NJ — ZIP 08048

Population: 12,882 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08048 (Lumberton, NJ) is $499,289 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,143/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$499,289

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$499,289
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+81.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$499,289
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$410,000
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,143/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Bobby's Run Elementary School, Ashbrook Elementary School, Lumberton Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
202
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Landfill & Development Co. (2.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
24.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
90,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (10 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Flying W Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
79
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+453 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,608
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
189,388
Average weekly wage
$1,407
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,624

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

How it compares

ZIP 08048State medianUS median
Typical home value$499,289$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$410,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,143/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,608$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 typical home value in ZIP 08048?
$499,289.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08048?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08048?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08048?
Typical rent: $2,143/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08048?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 08048 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08048. 202 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08048?
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 08048?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08048?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Landfill & Development Co., 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08048?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 08048 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08048?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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