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ZIP Code 08544

Mercer, New Jersey

ZCTA 08544

Juniper

ZIP Code 08544 is in the lowest 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

55.2

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 08544, in Mercer, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

4,392

Median Age

20.4

Population Density

26,411.39

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,392 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Median Property Tax

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Data unavailable

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,392 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Median Rent

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Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 4,392 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08544: frequently asked questions

How many people live in ZIP Code 08544?
ZIP Code 08544 has a population of 4,392, about 26,411.39 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 20.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08544?
ZIP Code 08544 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 08544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.2 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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