08540 ZIP Code
Princeton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08540 |
| City/Town: | Princeton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,513 |
| Median Household Income: | $161,018 |
| Per Capita Income: | $74,625 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,966 |
| Median Home Value: | $708,700 |
| Land Area: | 51.7 sq miles
133.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3647, -74.6563 |
Population Information (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,513 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,538 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,975 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,282 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,890 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,910 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,862 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,347 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,860 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,969 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,651 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,261 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,073 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,732 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,581 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,095 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $708,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,060 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,966 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,578 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,388 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,247 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,331 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,222 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 536 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 355 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,793 | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,750 | 5.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,073 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,521 | 32.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16,194 | 50.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $161,018 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $229,886 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $207,200 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $74,625 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,423 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,399 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,024 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,237 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,995 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,923 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,462 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,969 | 55.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,000 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 181 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 15,153 | 31.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 639 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,556 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,985 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,705 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 649 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 373 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 156 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,527 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 629 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 528 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 523 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 348 | 2.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,202 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,354 | 7.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,709 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,101 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,173 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 7,011 | 39.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,917 | 44.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,080 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,814 | 7.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,598 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 602 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 7,718 | 31.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 266 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 624 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,313 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 381 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,547 | 6.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 452 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 889 | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,794 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,774 | 23.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,671 | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 784 | 3.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 530 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 374 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,133 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,566 | 87.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,788 | 20.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,026 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,634 | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,367 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,122 | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 453 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 275 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 411 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,500 | 50.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,679 | 19.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 311 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 567 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 626 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,046 | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,233 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,765 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,204 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,992 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,043 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,615 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,487 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,125 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 968 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,743 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 542 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,894 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,947 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,955 | 26.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,531 | 23.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,097 | 11.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,563 | 71.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 267 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,761 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 775 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 83 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 104 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,229 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,386 | 36.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,355 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,608 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 166 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 144 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 140 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 320 | 2.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,818 | 16.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,576 | 49.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,875 | 25.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,060 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,578 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,576 | 60.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,288 | 30.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,517 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,084 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,537 | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,946 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,422 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,220 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,660 | 60.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 350 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 979 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,566 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,531 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 621 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 856 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,481 | 35.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,886 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,687 | 36.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,287 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 979 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,159 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,169 | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 210 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,156 | 36.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,803 | 56.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,611 | 83.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,445 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,005 | 26.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,617 | 62.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,678 | 36.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 823 | 11.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,491 | 62.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 830 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18,022 | 2171.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 18,022 | 2171.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18,022 | 2171.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3,363 | 405.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 630 | 75.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 83 | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,833 | 220.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 333 | 40.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,231 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,795 | 58.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,436 | 42.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,577 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8,847 | 19.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 7,131 | 15.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 881 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08540 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,578 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,410 | 99.0% | 89.4% |
Princeton, NJ08540