08550 ZIP Code
Princeton Junction, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08550 |
| City/Town: | Princeton Junction |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,954 |
| Median Household Income: | $196,053 |
| Per Capita Income: | $114,959 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,879 |
| Median Home Value: | $714,400 |
| Land Area: | 19.1 sq miles
49.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2800, -74.6221 |
Population Information (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,954 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,704 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,250 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 870 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,199 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,970 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,273 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 716 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,272 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,957 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,928 | 18.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,840 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,631 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,007 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 920 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 371 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $714,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,688 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,879 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,658 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 221 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,890 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,768 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,926 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 87 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 102 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,006 | 6.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,004 | 6.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 431 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,735 | 31.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,561 | 50.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 82.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $196,053 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $249,131 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $223,713 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $114,959 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,691 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,100 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 545 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,944 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,594 | 86.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 962 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 534 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,145 | 38.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 643 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 183 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,749 | 51.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 148 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,086 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 761 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 984 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 479 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 423 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08550 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 149 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 139 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 56 | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 105 | 1.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 333 | 4.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 498 | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 353 | 4.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 841 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,383 | 18.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,801 | 49.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08550 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,536 | 40.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 390 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,529 | 13.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 136 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 157 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,987 | 35.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 45.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08550 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 62 | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 777 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 320 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 666 | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 167 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 531 | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,344 | 21.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,990 | 26.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,347 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 462 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 120 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 314 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.0% | 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 (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,053 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,738 | 89.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,611 | 17.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 855 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08550 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,525 | 85.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,900 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,562 | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 125 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 184 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08550 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,668 | 71.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 666 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 8 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 325 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 260 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 575 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 377 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08550 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 527 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,273 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,521 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,235 | 28.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 946 | 12.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 463 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 471 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 103 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 340 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08550 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 567 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,760 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,434 | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,909 | 36.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,190 | 15.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08550 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,944 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,365 | 17.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 325 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08550 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 394 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,061 | 26.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,773 | 49.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,430 | 18.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08550 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 26 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 43 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 82 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 839 | 14.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,277 | 72.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 596 | 10.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08550 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: | $2,688 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,658 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,510 | 72.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,539 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 548 | 7.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,534 | 20.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,961 | 38.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,305 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08550 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,470 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,045 | 24.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,788 | 68.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 458 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,764 | 20.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08550 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,649 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 355 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 382 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,499 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,203 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,210 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,004 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 282 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,908 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,015 | 4.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 17 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 356 | 35.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 642 | 63.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08550 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,368 | 92.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,513 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 374 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 959 | 63.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 256 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 180 | 11.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,045 | 57.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 371 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,909 | 2401.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,909 | 2401.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,909 | 2401.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 738 | 198.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 161 | 43.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 387 | 104.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08550 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,084 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,056 | 50.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,028 | 49.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 751 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,412 | 22.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,751 | 23.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08550 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,658 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,630 | 99.6% | 89.4% |
Princeton Junction, NJ08550