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ZIP Code 08648

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08648

Juniper

ZIP Code 08648 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$428,000

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.6

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,323

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$428,000

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$8,990

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.41

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$2,009

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.6

Higher than 68%

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 08648: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08648?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08648 is $428,000, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08648?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08648 is $8,990, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08648 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08648 cost about 3.41× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08648?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08648 is $2,009 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08648?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08648 have moved 65% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08648?
ZIP Code 08648 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 08648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.6 (higher than 68% 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 →