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ZIP Code 08690

Mercer, New Jersey

FIPS 08690

Juniper

ZIP Code 08690 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$383,900

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.4

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,841

Median Age

47

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$383,900

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$9,047

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.01

Near median

Median Rent

$1,700

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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

60.4

Lower than 56%

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 08690: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08690?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08690 is $383,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08690?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08690 is $9,047, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08690 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08690 cost about 3.01× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08690?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08690 is $1,700 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08690?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08690 have moved 63% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08690?
ZIP Code 08690 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 08690 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08690's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.4 (lower than 56% 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 →