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08542

New Jersey · 2,533 residents · 0.386 sq mi
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ZIP 08542 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,524. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $754,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 08542 ranks 12th by median household income.

$105,524
US average: $82,259
$754,100
US average: $376,019
70.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
13.4%
Age 65+
8.1%
52.7%
47.3%
2.00 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(1,364)
Black14.2%(360)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(387)
Asian11.9%(302)
Other4.7%(120)
Diversity Score81.3%(2,058)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Mercer County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST12TH OF 20HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
08520$118,010
08525$165,324
08534$175,573
08540$176,983
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 08542?

ZIP code 08542 has about 2,533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08542?

The typical household in ZIP code 08542 earns about $105,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 08542 expensive?

In ZIP code 08542, the median home is worth about $754,100, and the typical rent is about $2,497 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 08542?

About 70.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 08542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08542?

About 4.2% of people in ZIP code 08542 live below the federal poverty line.

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