ZIP Code 08542, NJ
Living in 08542
Bikeability
92
Walkability
100
Commute
81
Public Transit
88
Affordability
24
Public Safety
40
Airports
86
Hospitals
21
Colleges
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.8k
Population
+1.5k (2010–19)
28 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
65%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black12%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree40%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$81k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
73%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance<1%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office13%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van40%
Public transportation12%
Walked36%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$484k
Median Home Value
+$52k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k
Median Monthly Rent
+$47 (2010–19)
26%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached25%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08542
United States45
New Jersey50
Trenton Metro Area46
Mercer County46
Property Crime in 08542
United States48
New Jersey32
Trenton Metro Area38
Mercer County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08542
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08542, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08542, NJ
The Hun School of Princeton
2 miles, SW
French American School of Princeton
2 miles, E
French American School of Princeton
2 miles, E
Princeton Day School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08542, NJ
Princeton University
0 miles, S
Rider University
7 miles, SW
The College of New Jersey
9 miles, SW
Thomas Edison State University
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08542, NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
8 miles, N
Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell
9 miles, SW
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08542, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
10 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
35 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
45 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, NW