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ZIP Code 08525

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08525

Juniper

ZIP Code 08525 is in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$572,500

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.9

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,522

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$572,500

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.46

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,835

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.68%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.9

Lower than 65%

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 08525: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08525?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08525 is $572,500, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08525?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08525 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08525 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08525 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08525?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08525 is $1,835 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08525?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08525 have moved 43% over the past five years (0.68% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08525?
ZIP Code 08525 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08525 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08525's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.9 (lower than 65% 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 →