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08542

New Jersey · 2,533 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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With 2,533 people, ZIP 08542 is a ZIP code in Mercer County. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 32% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $754,100. 68% were living in the same home a year earlier. Renters pay $2,497 a month at the median. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 08542 ranks 12th by median household income.

$105,524
US average: $82,259
$72,582
US average: $44,673
$754,100
US average: $376,019
70.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
0.39 sq mi
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)
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.1
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
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