Princeton, NJ 08540

Population 47,204

08540 is zip code located in Princeton, New Jersey. The population is 47,204, making 08540 the largest zipcode in Princeton and the largest in Mercer County.

There are 7 public schools in 08540 with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Princeton is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 08540. Unemployment in 08540 is moderate.

Zip codes within Princeton include 08541 and 08542.

Princeton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

68.38% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

98.44% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

488 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in 08540, NJ and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates 08540's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
3 Private Schools

Harmony School At Princeton Forrestal Village

The American Boychoir School

The Lewis Clinic & School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 08540 in our database.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 08540.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    6.4%
  • Rented
    31.2%
  • Owned
    62.4%

20 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Princeton, NJ issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Princeton, NJ issued 514 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 514 permits, 19 were issued for single family homes and 495 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,420
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,110
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,610
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,870

Zip Codes

08540 08541 08542 08543 08544

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

488 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Princeton, NJ has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Princeton, NJ is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Princeton, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.6°
  • February 35.9°
  • March 44.7°
  • April 55.02°
  • May 63.53°
  • June 72.33°
  • July 78.13°
  • August 75.06°
  • September 68.8°
  • October 56.88°
  • November 45.95°
  • December 37.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Princeton, NJ

Earthquakes
Princeton, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Princeton, NJ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Princeton, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Princeton, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 08540: $124,954

Unemployment

Unemployment in Princeton is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 10.89%
White Collar - 89.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Bonnie Watson Coleman

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 08540 in our database.

26 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 08540 in our database.

0 Libraries view all

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2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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