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ZIP Code 08561

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08561

Juniper

ZIP Code 08561 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$484,400

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.9

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

325

Median Age

63.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$484,400

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$9,479

Effective Tax Rate

2%

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)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.9

Lower than 80%

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 08561: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08561?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08561 is $484,400, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08561?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08561 is $9,479, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08561?
ZIP Code 08561 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 08561 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08561's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.9 (lower than 80% 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 →