Welcome to PRINCETON, NJ 08542
08542 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Princeton, New Jersey. The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. At $432,100 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Trenton-Ewing metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family here is doing well financially earning $84,904/year.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 08542 earn an average of $42,399/year. Women earn only $33,735/year.
1,847 people in 08542 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 08542? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.0 minutes.
The median age here is 24. There are 2,718 men and 2,471 women. The median age for men is 24 while for women the median age is 25.
To give you a sense of the community, 1,398 people (out of the 5,189 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,475 homes, and 551 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
08542 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Madrid, Spain!) and -75 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 177 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 08542
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Real Estate & Home Values in Princeton, NJ
Average Home Value in 08542: $432,100
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 5,189
- White Population: 3,436
- Black Population: 666
- Hispanic Population: 1,107
- Asian Population: 694
- Hawaiian Population: 10
- Indian Population: 50
- Male Population: 2,718
- Female Population: 2,471
- Median Age: 24
- Median Age of Males: 24
- Median Age of Females: 25
Geography
- Region: Northeast
- Division: Middle Atlantic
- State: New Jersey
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Trenton-Ewing NJ
- County: Mercer
- City: Princeton
- Longitude: -74.7
- Latitude: 40.4
- Elevation: 177 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 609
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 1,780
- Drive alone:
- Carpool:
- Public transit:
- Ride bikes or walk:
- Average commute time: 22.0 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 68
- 5 - 9: 312
- 10 - 14: 350
- 15 - 19: 250
- 20 - 24: 269
- 25 - 29: 129
- 30 - 34: 185
- 35 - 39: 21
- 40 - 44: 28
- 45 - 59: 39
- 60 - 89: 55
- 90 plus: 74
The Economics
- Average House Value: $432,100
- Average Annual Household Income: $68,262
- Businesses: 405
- Employees: 4,537
- Annual Payroll: $286,067,000
- Average Family Income: $84,904
- Median Family Income: $56,149
- Average Income for Men: $42,399
- Average Income for Women: $33,735
The Politics
- Congressional District: 12
- Congressional District Land Area: 633.0
- Sr Senator: Jeff Chiesa (R)
- Jr Senator: Robert Menendez (D)
- US House Representative: Rush Holt (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 021
- State FIPS Code: 34
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 08542 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.njsp.org/info/reg_sexoffend.html. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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