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08609

New Jersey · 15,938 residents · 1.32 sq mi
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With 15,938 people, ZIP 08609 is a ZIP code in Mercer County. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 38%. Median home value sits at $103,700. Density works out to 12,111 people per square mile. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 08609 ranks 16th by median household income.

$68,238
US average: $82,259
$38,926
US average: $44,673
$103,700
US average: $376,019
8.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
1.32 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
28.0%
Age 65+
8.9%
51.0%
49.0%
3.23 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(696)
Black41.4%(6,594)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(7,918)
Asian0.9%(140)
Other3.7%(590)
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.5
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
LOWEST16TH 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 08609?

ZIP code 08609 has about 15,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08609?

The typical household in ZIP code 08609 earns about $68,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 08609 expensive?

In ZIP code 08609, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 08609?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 08609 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08609?

About 18.1% of people in ZIP code 08609 live below the federal poverty line.

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