Annandale, New Jersey Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Annandale is 1,800, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has seen steady growth due to its convenient location for commuters and its quiet, suburban environment.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Mid-19th century
  • County: Hunterdon County
  • Land area: 1.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,200 people per square mile
  • Area code: 908
  • Zip code: 08801

Geography and Location

Annandale is a small, unincorporated community located in Hunterdon County, in the western part of New Jersey. Situated about 50 miles west of New York City and 20 miles northeast of the state capital, Trenton, Annandale benefits from its strategic location along Interstate 78, making it a popular residential area for commuters working in the larger urban centers. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands typical of rural New Jersey, contributing to its quiet, scenic atmosphere. Annandale experiences a humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons, including cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The Raritan River runs nearby, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking in the surrounding parks and nature reserves. The community is part of Clinton Township and is served by the highly-rated North Hunterdon High School. Annandale’s small size and suburban feel, combined with its accessibility to major cities, make it a desirable place to live for families and professionals seeking a peaceful, yet well-connected environment.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.5 years
Median household income: $80,738
Median house value: $223,300

Population by Race

Races in Annandale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Asian Indian (0.9%)
  • Chinese (0.7%)
  • Black (0.6%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (21.7%), United States (16.3%), Italian (15.0%), Irish (14.3%), Polish (8.3%), English (6.4%).

Elevation: 346 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Annandale

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 51.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Annandale CDP

  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

13.6% Foreign born (10.5% Europe, 2.0% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Annandale:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Annandale:

  • TRENTON MERCER (about 27 miles; TRENTON, NJ; Abbreviation: TTN)
  • LEHIGH VALLEY INTERNATIONAL (about 38 miles; ALLENTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: ABE)
  • MC GUIRE AFB (about 49 miles; WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: WRI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Annandale:

  • COACH & PADDOCK (about 6 miles; CLINTON, NJ; Abbreviation: 0C9)
  • SKY MANOR (about 9 miles; PITTSTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: N40)
  • ALEXANDRIA (about 10 miles; PITTSTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: N85)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Annandale:

  • RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; SOMERVILLE, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,283)
  • LAFAYETTE COLLEGE (about 24 miles; EASTON, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,218)
  • COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS (about 26 miles; RANDOLPH, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 5,202)
  • PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; PRINCETON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 6,481)
  • THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 27 miles; Ewing, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 6,176)
  • RIDER UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,201)
  • BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; NEWTOWN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 4,840)

Schools

Public high schools in Annandale:

  • NORTH HUNTERDON REG HIGH (Students: 1,543; Location: 1445 STATE ROUTE 31; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • HUNTERDON CO VOC-NORTH H (Location: 1445 ROUTE 31; Grades: 10 – 12)