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ZIP Code 08620

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08620

Juniper

ZIP Code 08620 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$373,800

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,621

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$373,800

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$8,829

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,640

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 08620: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08620?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08620 is $373,800, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08620?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08620 is $8,829, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08620 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08620 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08620?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08620 is $1,640 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08620?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08620 have moved 68% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08620?
ZIP Code 08620 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 08620 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08620's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.4 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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