08542 ZIP Code – Princeton, New Jersey
08542 is a small ZIP code in Princeton, New Jersey, part of Mercer County with a population of approximately 2,595 residents. At $157,336, the median household income here runs above the New Jersey average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $686,000 are well above the national average, with 32.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $2,652 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 51% single-family (increasing), 32% apartments (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. About 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.7, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08544, 08540, 08528.
ZIP Code 08542 Data
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ZIP 08542 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08542 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,595 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $157k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $686k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,652 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 69.6% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08544 – Princeton
- 08540 – Princeton
- 08528 – Kingston
- 08553 – Rocky Hill
- 08536 – Plainsboro
- 08558 – Skillman
- 08550 – Princeton Junction
- 08648 – Lawrence Township
- 08502 – Belle Mead
- 08852 – Monmouth Junction
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08544 | PRINCETON | 4,504 | Not provided |
| 08540 | PRINCETON | 48,513 | $161,018 |
| 08528 | KINGSTON | 163 | Not provided |
| 08553 | ROCKY HILL | 794 | $126,250 |
| 08536 | PLAINSBORO | 20,693 | $122,254 |