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ZIP Code 08550

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08550

Juniper

ZIP Code 08550 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$807,200

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,067

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$807,200

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$2,584

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

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)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62%

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 08550: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08550?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08550 is $807,200, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08550?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08550 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08550 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08550 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08550?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08550 is $2,584 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08550?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08550 have moved 60% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08550?
ZIP Code 08550 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 08550 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08550's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.1 (higher than 62% 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 →