08520 — Hightstown, NJ Home Values
Typical home value $468,797 as of August 2026 · 10th of 19 in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 08520, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 08520 compares in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area
ZIP code 08520 (Hightstown, NJ) has a typical home value of $468,797 as of August 2026, ranking 10th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area, more expensive than about 53% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +34.0%, from $349,912 in August 2021 to $468,797 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.9× the annual rent ($2,626/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Trenton-Princeton, NJ forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Trenton.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 08520 has a population of 29,321, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 47.4% White, 24.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19% Asian, 6.6% Black or African American, 2.6% two or more races, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hightstown High School | 25 LESHIN LANE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ | 0.5 mi |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | 371 STOCKTON STREET, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ | 0.9 mi |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | 380 STOCKTON ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ | 1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08520?
$468,797 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 08520 an expensive ZIP code in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area?
08520 ranks 10th of 19 ZIP codes in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area by typical home value, more expensive than about 53% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 08520 changed over the past year?
+0.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 08520?
The typical home price is 14.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,626/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 08520?
29,321, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 08520?
Hightstown High School (0.5 mi), Walter C. Black Elementary School (0.9 mi), Grace N. Rogers Elementary School (1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 08520?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Trenton-Princeton, NJ forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.