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ZIP Code 08542

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08542

Juniper

ZIP Code 08542 is in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$754,100

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,533

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$754,100

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.15

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$2,497

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

14%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower than 59%

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 08542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08542 is $754,100, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08542 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08542 cost about 7.15× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08542 is $2,497 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08542?
ZIP Code 08542 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 08542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% 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 →