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ZIP Code 08534

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08534

Juniper

ZIP Code 08534 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$573,000

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

13,272

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$573,000

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

3.26

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$2,004

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.3%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

Near median

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 08534: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08534?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08534 is $573,000, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08534?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08534 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08534 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08534 cost about 3.26× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08534?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08534 is $2,004 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08534?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08534 have moved 50% over the past five years (7.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08534?
ZIP Code 08534 averages 54.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08534 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08534's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →