08540 ZIP Code – Princeton, New Jersey
Located in Princeton, New Jersey, ZIP code 08540 is a large ZIP code within Mercer County with a population of approximately 48,513 residents. At $161,018, the median household income here runs above the New Jersey average and well above the U.S. average. At $708,700, median home values run well above the national average, with 63.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $2,060 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 26% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average. About 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 82.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 40.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08542, 08544, 08553.
ZIP Code 08540 Data
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ZIP 08540 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08540 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $161k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $708k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,060 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 82.4% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08542 – Princeton
- 08544 – Princeton
- 08553 – Rocky Hill
- 08528 – Kingston
- 08558 – Skillman
- 08536 – Plainsboro
- 08502 – Belle Mead
- 08550 – Princeton Junction
- 08852 – Monmouth Junction
- 08648 – Lawrence Township
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08542 | PRINCETON | 2,595 | $157,336 |
| 08544 | PRINCETON | 4,504 | Not provided |
| 08553 | ROCKY HILL | 794 | $126,250 |
| 08528 | KINGSTON | 163 | Not provided |
| 08558 | SKILLMAN | 7,515 | $233,865 |