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ZIP Code 08608

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08608

Juniper

ZIP Code 08608 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$132,400

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,250

Median Age

31.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$132,400

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$6,812

Effective Tax Rate

5%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.16

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$996

Higher than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93%

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 08608: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08608?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08608 is $132,400, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08608?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08608 is $6,812, an effective rate of 5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08608 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08608 cost about 2.16× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08608?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08608 is $996 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08608?
ZIP Code 08608 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08608 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08608's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.9 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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