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Hamilton, NJ — ZIP 08611

Population: 31,995 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08611 (Hamilton, NJ) is $201,723 — down 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,750 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,940/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, 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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$201,723

Typical home value

-5.6%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$201,723
1-year appreciation
-5.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+63.9%
10-year appreciation
+237.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$214,018
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
$220,750
Median list price
$249,999
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,940/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,561/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,741/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,081/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
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, Gershom Mott Elementary School, Clara Parker Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
45
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)
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
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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 in or near this ZIP
99
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
-1,987 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1946
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
185,956
Average weekly wage
$1,867
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,164

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

How it compares

ZIP 08611State medianUS median
Typical home value$201,723$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$220,750$555,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,940/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in ZIP 08611?
$201,723.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08611?
$220,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08611?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08611?
Typical rent: $1,940/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08611?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 08611 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08611. 45 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 08611 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08611?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08611?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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