Zip code 08534: Pennington, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08534?

08534 is assigned to Pennington, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08534 in?

08534 is in Mercer County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08534?

About 13,272 people live in 08534, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08534?

The median household income in 08534 is $175,573.

Q: What zip codes are near 08534?

The closest zip codes to 08534 are 08560, 08525, 08628, 08648, 18977.

Residential delivery areaMercer CountyEastern Time

Population

13,272

Median household income

$176K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$573K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,004/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

609 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 08534

08534 is a suburban zip code in Pennington, New Jersey (Mercer County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 13,272 people live here, or 609 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $175,573 a year, about 2.2× the national median of $80,734. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $573,000, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,004 a month.

71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and business and finance. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 08534 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median household income$175,573
98th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,55677th of 566 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$100,285
98th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,47459th of 575 in NJ
Work from home33%
97th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%24th of 577 in NJ
Per capita income$82,788
96th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,25386th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher70.6%
96th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%72nd of 580 in NJ
Broadband access97.7%
96th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%84th of 576 in NJ
Homeownership rate88.2%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%142nd of 576 in NJ
Residents under 1826.8%
85th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%54th of 580 in NJ
Median gross rent$2,004
84th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720152nd of 517 in NJ
Median home value$573,000
80th
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400174th of 563 in NJ
Tech workers4.6%
75th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%195th of 578 in NJ
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1308th of 579 in NJ
Foreign-born residents17.1%
69th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%240th of 580 in NJ
Average commute28.4 min
65th
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min360th of 563 in NJ
Residents 65 and older18.1%
61st
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%278th of 580 in NJ
Government workers13.9%
52nd
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%319th of 578 in NJ
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%297th of 578 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
41st
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478270th of 574 in NJ
Diversity index42.2
39th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4351st of 580 in NJ
Population density609/sq mi
35th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi427th of 580 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters45.4%
30th
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%376th of 553 in NJ
Housing vacancy4.2%
24th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%278th of 576 in NJ
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%470th of 578 in NJ
Population13,272
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809244th of 580 in NJ
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%408th of 578 in NJ
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%379th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate3.7%
5th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%415th of 579 in NJ
Uninsured rate1.6%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%486th of 579 in NJ

Measure	08534	Mercer	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Median household incomeStrength	$175,573	$100,645	$103,556	$80,734	98th	77th of 566
Median earnings per workerStrength	$100,285	$56,431	$60,474	$49,666	98th	59th of 575
Work from home	33%	19.5%	16.8%	15.1%	97th	24th of 577
Per capita incomeStrength	$82,788	$53,765	$54,253	$44,673	96th	86th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	70.6%	45.4%	43.6%	35.7%	96th	72nd of 580
Broadband accessStrength	97.7%	91.4%	92.8%	91%	96th	84th of 576
Homeownership rateStrength	88.2%	62.2%	63.8%	65.2%	94th	142nd of 576
Residents under 18	26.8%	22%	21.8%	22%	85th	54th of 580
Median gross rent	$2,004	$1,623	$1,720	$1,413	84th	152nd of 517
Median home value	$573,000	$377,700	$454,400	$332,700	80th	174th of 563
Tech workers	4.6%	5.8%	4.8%	3.8%	75th	195th of 578
Median age	41.6	39.5	40.1	38.9	69th	308th of 579
Foreign-born residents	17.1%	27%	23.9%	14.1%	69th	240th of 580
Average commute	28.4 min	27.1 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	65th	360th of 563
Residents 65 and older	18.1%	16%	17.2%	17.2%	61st	278th of 580
Government workers	13.9%	15.2%	14.3%	14.5%	52nd	319th of 578
Self-employed workers	8.7%	8%	8.9%	10%	42nd	297th of 578
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.493	0.478	0.483	41st	270th of 574
Diversity index	42.2	71.6	66.4	61.4	39th	351st of 580
Population density	609/sq mi	1,719/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	35th	427th of 580
Rent-burdened renters	45.4%	50.1%	51.6%	51.1%	30th	376th of 553
Housing vacancy	4.2%	4.6%	7.5%	10.1%	24th	278th of 576
Unemployment rate	3.4%	6.3%	6.3%	5.2%	23rd	470th of 578
Population	13,272	385,864	9,343,809	334,922,499	20th	244th of 580
Healthcare workers	7.3%	6.6%	9.2%	9.7%	19th	408th of 578
Veterans	3%	3.4%	3.7%	6.2%	15th	379th of 580
Poverty rateStrength	3.7%	10.3%	9.7%	12.5%	5th	415th of 579
Uninsured rateStrength	1.6%	7.9%	7.5%	8.4%	3rd	486th of 579

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

26.8%

65 and over

18.1%

Race and ethnicity

White74%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian18%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

42.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

17.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

48.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

11%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 4,995
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 69.1%
Married couples: 61.6%
Living alone: 27.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

44%

Median household income

08534

$175,573

Mercer Co.

$100,645

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$82,788

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

58.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08534

$573,000

Mercer Co.

$377,700

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08534

$2,004

Mercer Co.

$1,623

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,216
Owner-occupied: 88.2%
Vacant: 4.2%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 7.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.2%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

33%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

29%

20–29

30%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

28.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

22%

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Office and admin

Computer and math

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Food service

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Education

16%

Professional and technical services

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Finance, insurance and real estate

13%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Construction

Retail

Other services

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$100,285

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08534	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$115,590	$74,888
Service	$16,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$72,198	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$94,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,328	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

11%

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

34%

Graduate

37%

High school graduate or higher: 97.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 70.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 36.9%
Households with broadband: 97.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 90.6%
No internet access: 1.6%
Without health insurance: 1.6%
Limited-English households: 2.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Pennington
State: New Jersey
County: Mercer County
Center point: 40.3294° N, 74.7928° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Pennington4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 08534

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08560	Titusville, NJ	3.5 mi	3,245	$128,516	$420,300
08525	Hopewell, NJ	4.8 mi	4,522	$165,324	$572,500
08628	Trenton, NJ	4.8 mi	9,831	$108,158	$369,500
08648	Lawrence Township, NJ	5 mi	31,323	$125,514	$428,000
18977	Washington Crossing, PA	5.3 mi	4,569	$211,719	$736,200
08543	Princeton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08601	Trenton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08602	Trenton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08603	Trenton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08604	Trenton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08605	Trenton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08606	Trenton, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 08534

What city is zip code 08534?

08534 is assigned to Pennington, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08534 in?

08534 is in Mercer County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08534?

About 13,272 people live in 08534, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08534 in?

08534 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08534?

The median household income in 08534 is $175,573.

What zip codes are near 08534?

The closest zip codes to 08534 are 08560, 08525, 08628, 08648, 18977.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08534, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.