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ZIP Code 08628

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08628

Juniper

ZIP Code 08628 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$369,500

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,831

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$369,500

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$9,939

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.42

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$1,775

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.3

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 08628: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08628?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08628 is $369,500, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08628?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08628 is $9,939, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08628 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08628 cost about 3.42× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08628?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08628 is $1,775 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08628?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08628 have moved 70% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08628?
ZIP Code 08628 averages 54.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08628 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08628's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.3 (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 →