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08540

New Jersey · 50,388 residents · 51.7 sq mi
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ZIP 08540 is home to 50,388 people in Mercer County. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households here earn about 76% more than in Mercer County as a whole. The median household earns $176,983, about 115% above the national median. The foreign-born share is 38%. Median home value sits at $767,900. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 08540 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$176,983
US average: $82,259
$89,601
US average: $44,673
$767,900
US average: $376,019
82.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
51.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.7%
Age 65+
15.0%
49.8%
50.2%
2.55 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(24,941)
Black5.5%(2,790)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,727)
Asian33.2%(16,712)
Other4.4%(2,218)
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Mercer County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 20HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
08520$118,010
08525$165,324
08534$175,573
08542$105,524
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 08540?

ZIP code 08540 has about 50,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08540?

The typical household in ZIP code 08540 earns about $176,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 08540 expensive?

In ZIP code 08540, the median home is worth about $767,900, and the typical rent is about $2,218 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 08540?

About 82.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 08540 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08540?

About 8.2% of people in ZIP code 08540 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024