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Hampton, NJ

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Population

1,020

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

678

ZIP codes

0

Hampton and its ZIP codes

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Hampton at a glance

  • Hampton is 47% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,222, 35% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,500 (26% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,125 a month.

Local data for Hampton, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hampton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,222

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median home value

$336,500

Median rent

$1,125/mo

Homeownership

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

33.1%

Median age

43.9

Average commute

31.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (257), Irish Americans (234), Italian Americans (215).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunterdon County. PPP loans are for Hampton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -1.4 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

Hunterdon County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hampton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.4%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home15.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hampton, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hampton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.6%

U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Hampton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Glen GardnerBorough1.4 mi1.5
AsburyCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.7
WashingtonBorough3.4 mi2
Port ColdenCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.5
AndersonCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.9
Brass CastleCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.9
High BridgeBorough4.8 mi2.4
BroadwayCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.4
ClintonTown5.7 mi1.3
New VillageCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.9
AnnandaleCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.4
Port MurrayCensus-designated place6 mi1
CalifonBorough6.8 mi1
OxfordCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.7
StewartsvilleCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.1
BloomsburyBorough7.5 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hampton, NJ in?
Hampton is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hampton, NJ?
About 1,020 people live in Hampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hampton?
Nearby places include Glen Gardner (1.4 mi), Asbury (2.7 mi), Washington (3.4 mi), Port Colden (3.9 mi), Anderson (4.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023