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ZIP Code 08609

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08609

Juniper

ZIP Code 08609 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$103,700

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

112%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.4

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,938

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$103,700

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$2,715

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.52

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$1,391

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

112%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

168%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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

79.4

Higher than 69%

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 08609: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08609?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08609 is $103,700, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08609?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08609 is $2,715, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08609 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08609 cost about 1.52× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08609?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08609 is $1,391 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08609?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08609 have moved 112% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08609?
ZIP Code 08609 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 08609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.4 (higher than 69% 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 →