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ZIP Code 08618

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08618

Juniper

ZIP Code 08618 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$227,000

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

35,634

Median Age

35

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$227,000

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$6,483

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.5

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,102

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

71%

Recession Drop %

-33%

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

65.2

Near median

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 08618: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08618?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08618 is $227,000, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08618?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08618 is $6,483, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08618 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08618 cost about 4.5× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08618?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08618 is $1,102 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08618?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08618 have moved 79% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08618?
ZIP Code 08618 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 08618 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08618's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →