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ZIP Code 08610

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08610

Juniper

ZIP Code 08610 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$264,600

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.4

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,465

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,600

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$6,277

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,578

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.1%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.4

Lower than 58%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.06

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 08610: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08610?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08610 is $264,600, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08610?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08610 is $6,277, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08610 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08610 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08610?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08610 is $1,578 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08610?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08610 have moved 82% over the past five years (9.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08610?
ZIP Code 08610 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 08610 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08610's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.4 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

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