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ZIP Code 08560

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08560

Juniper

ZIP Code 08560 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$420,300

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.5

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,245

Median Age

52.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$420,300

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.27

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$2,147

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

45.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.5

Higher than 73%

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 08560: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08560?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08560 is $420,300, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08560?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08560 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08560 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08560 cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08560?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08560 is $2,147 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08560?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08560 have moved 57% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08560?
ZIP Code 08560 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 08560 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08560's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.5 (higher than 73% 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 →