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Clinton, NJ
Town in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08809.
Population
2,789
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,071
ZIP codes
1
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is 63% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $141,146, 36% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $436,200 (4% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,881 a month.
Local data for Clinton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,146
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$436,200
Median rent
$1,881/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
61.5%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (776), German Americans (502), Italian Americans (464).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunterdon County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,157
47,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$914M
FY 2026, $7,086 per person
How people get to work
Clinton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home23.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
637
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Clinton
1 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnandaleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.4 |
| High BridgeBorough | 2.5 mi | 2.4 |
| LebanonBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Glen GardnerBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| HamptonBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| AsburyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CalifonBorough | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| White House StationCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.5 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BloomsburyBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| WashingtonBorough | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| FlemingtonBorough | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Port ColdenCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| OldwickCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Three BridgesCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BroadwayCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, NJ in?
- Clinton is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 08809.
- What is the population of Clinton, NJ?
- About 2,789 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Annandale (1.7 mi), High Bridge (2.5 mi), Lebanon (4.3 mi), Glen Gardner (4.7 mi), Hampton (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023