The 08540 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Princeton, NJ in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate is 48,672. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $144,204. The ZIP Code 08540 has a median age of approximately 40.8 years, with 19.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 80.3% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $75,956.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08540 is $144,204, while the region's mean household income is $207,652. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $75,956. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08540 of $75,956 is approximately 77.7% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 60% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 35.5% of the population in 08540 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 08540 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 35.5% |
In ZIP Code 08540, 96.5% of the population graduated high school, while 80.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 51.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.6% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.2% |
| Associate's degree | 2.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 51.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08540, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 08540 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08540 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (64.4%), followed by Asian (32.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 32.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 08540, 60.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 17.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 16.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mercer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 60.9% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 17.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 16.2% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08540, an estimated 16.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mercer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08540 are older than average. The median age of 40.8 years in ZIP Code 08540 is approximately 7.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 08540 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 08540 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08540 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08540 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08540 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08540 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 23.39¢/kWh | 17.31¢/kWh | 13.93¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08540 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.45 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.97 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.47 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08540, 62.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.9 minutes. Approximately 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08540 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 08540 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |