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08609

New Jersey · 15,938 residents · 1.316 sq mi
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ZIP 08609 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $103,700. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mercer County median. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 08609 ranks 16th by median household income.

$68,238
US average: $82,259
$103,700
US average: $376,019
8.2%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score72.3%(11,528)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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