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ZIP Code 08520

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08520

Juniper

ZIP Code 08520 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$376,600

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.9

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,504

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$376,600

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$9,463

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,657

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

114.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.9

Higher than 74%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08520 is $376,600, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08520 is $9,463, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08520 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08520 is $1,657 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08520 have moved 65% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08520?
ZIP Code 08520 averages 52.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.9 (higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →