The 08542 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Princeton, NJ in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,840. Approximately 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $81,211. The ZIP Code 08542 has a median age of approximately 27.5 years, with 12.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 64.7% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $41,350.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08542 is $81,211, while the region's mean household income is $130,532. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,350. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08542 of $41,350 is approximately 3.26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 08542 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 08542 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 21.4% |
In ZIP Code 08542, 94.8% of the population graduated high school, while 64.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 40.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.7% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.2% |
| Associate's degree | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 40.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08542, 95.6% is one race, while 4.4% are two or more races. Approximately 20.8% of 08542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.3%), followed by Black or African American (13.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 08542, 57.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 19.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.8% of homes. Lastly, 2.7% 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 | 57.5% |
| Spanish | 19.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.8% |
| Other languages | 2.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08542, an estimated 47.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.0% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Mercer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 13.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 47.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08542 are younger than average. The median age of 27.5 years in ZIP Code 08542 is approximately 27.82% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.7% of the population in 08542 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 16.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 08542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 14.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 19.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08542 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 08542 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 22.98¢/kWh | 16.13¢/kWh | 13.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08542 | 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 08542, 61.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 39.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08542 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 08542 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 39.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |