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ZIP Code 08638

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08638

Juniper

ZIP Code 08638 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.9

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,816

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$6,487

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,593

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-31%

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

77.9

Higher than 67%

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 08638: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08638?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08638 is $245,100, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08638?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08638 is $6,487, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08638 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08638 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08638?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08638 is $1,593 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08638?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08638 have moved 79% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08638?
ZIP Code 08638 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 08638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.9 (higher than 67% 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 →