Hightstown, New Jersey · ZIP 08520
Hightstown — ZIP 08520
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
57/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$468K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown High School | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Ethel McKnight Elementary School | KG–02 | — | — | — |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | 03–05 | — | — | — |
| Melvin H. Kreps Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
| Perry L. Drew Elementary School | 03–05 | — | — | — |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | KG–02 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
29,321
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08520 in Hightstown has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Hightstown city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 08520 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.