ZIP Code 08534
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Pennington · Mercer County · New Jersey
- Population
- 12,929
- Median income
- $175,573
- Median home value
- $573,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.6%
- Land area
- 56.8 sq mi
228/sq mi
▲ 130% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 106% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
New York
ZIP code 08534 in Pennington, New Jersey has a population of 12,929. The median household income is $175,573, which is 130% above the national average. Median home value is $573,000, 106% above the US average. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.8 square miles in Pennington, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 12,929 residents, producing a population density of 228 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08534 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08534 sits at $175,573 (44% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,788. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $573,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $2,004 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08534 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08534.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08534, Pennington, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,929
Population
56.8
Area (sq mi)
228
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08534?
41.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
17.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$175,573
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$82,788
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,216
Total Housing Units
4,995
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$573,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$2,004
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08534 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 158 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 183 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 197 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 206 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 487 business establishments in ZIP 08534, employing approximately 12,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,268,272,000.
487
Businesses
12,585
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 12.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 24 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.9% |
| Information | 11 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08534 vs 08525 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08525 | Hopewell, NJ | 4,767 | 4.6 mi |
| 08560 | Titusville, NJ | 3,656 | 3.7 mi |
| 08618 | Trenton, NJ | 38,229 | 5.7 mi |
| 08628 | Trenton, NJ | 9,054 | 4.7 mi |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 5.3 mi |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township, NJ | 32,263 | 4.9 mi |
| 18977 | Washington Crossing, PA | 4,291 | 5.5 mi |
| 08608 | Trenton, NJ | 983 | 7.8 mi |
| 08530 | Lambertville, NJ | 8,071 | 6.2 mi |
| 19067 | Morrisville, PA | 51,334 | 8.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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