08534 ZIP Code
Pennington, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08534 |
| City/Town: | Pennington |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,990 |
| Median Household Income: | $179,516 |
| Per Capita Income: | $84,930 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,993 |
| Median Home Value: | $545,500 |
| Land Area: | 21.8 sq miles
56.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3294, -74.7928 |
Population Information (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,990 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,260 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,730 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 784 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 977 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 957 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,028 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 517 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 735 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,948 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,985 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 921 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,044 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,081 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 706 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 307 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $545,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,828 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,993 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,688 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 305 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,967 | 84.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 721 | 15.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,727 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 100 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 138 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 871 | 10.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 744 | 8.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 496 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,039 | 34.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,339 | 38.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 73.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08534 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $179,516 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $212,178 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $211,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $84,930 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,350 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,187 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 163 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,620 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,017 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 856 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 314 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,733 | 74.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 145 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 64 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,471 | 19.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 35 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 542 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 245 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 418 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 86 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 165 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08534 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 80 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 188 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 60 | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 85 | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 207 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 326 | 7.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 399 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 586 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 744 | 15.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,013 | 42.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08534 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,544 | 57.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 218 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 318 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,936 | 31.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08534 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 234 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 915 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 79 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 346 | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 215 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 78 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 642 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,209 | 19.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,794 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 255 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 145 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 259 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,742 | 98.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,810 | 90.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,557 | 19.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 230 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08534 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,637 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,380 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,292 | 27.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 144 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 20 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 135 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08534 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,765 | 75.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 701 | 14.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 65 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 183 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 66 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 210 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08534 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 190 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 425 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,452 | 29.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 700 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 449 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 257 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 723 | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 140 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 635 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08534 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 381 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 560 | 11.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,571 | 31.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,819 | 36.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 589 | 11.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08534 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,265 | 69.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 373 | 8.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 933 | 19.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08534 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 163 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,069 | 22.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,324 | 49.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,132 | 24.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08534 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 27 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 119 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 45 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 47 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 233 | 5.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,283 | 32.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,068 | 52.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 145 | 3.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08534 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,686 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,450 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,828 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,688 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,058 | 65.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,608 | 34.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 342 | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,141 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,808 | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,526 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08534 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,839 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,317 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,265 | 67.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 35 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 192 | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,423 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08534 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,583 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 277 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 120 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,570 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 941 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 675 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,497 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 358 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,972 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 860 | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 76 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 309 | 35.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 475 | 55.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08534 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,843 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,068 | 8.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 526 | 49.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 485 | 45.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 162 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08534 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,832 | 83.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 309 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,158 | 698.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,158 | 698.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,158 | 698.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 516 | 167.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 38 | 12.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 86 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 27.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08534 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,206 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,970 | 81.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,236 | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 174 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,205 | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 789 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 68 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08534 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,688 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,545 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Pennington, NJ08534