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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08534

Mercer County · Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Typical home value

$682,309[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+140.2%
vs metro
+46.7%
vs state
+19.8%
ZIP 08534 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08534 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08534 is worth $682,309 — 46.7% above the Trenton-Princeton, NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,852 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,852[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$14,937[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mercer County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
13,272[3]
Median household income
$175,573[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Mercer County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,900[5]
Moved in
8,722
Moved out
10,622

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
4
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hopewell Valley Regional School District

    1,080 students

  • Timberlane Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hopewell Valley Regional School District

    773 students

  • Stony Brook Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hopewell Valley Regional School District

    408 students

  • Toll Gate Grammar School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hopewell Valley Regional School District

    291 students

  • Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County

    125 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$34,220

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,450
Loan principal$545,847
Down payment$136,462
Total interest paid$696,198

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.85
Monthly cost to own$5,264
Monthly rent$2,852

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
15th percentile[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08534?
The typical home in 08534 is worth $682,309, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08534?
Home values in 08534 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08534?
A typical home in 08534 rents for about $2,852 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 08534?
The effective property tax rate in 08534 is 2.2% — roughly $14,937 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08534?
ZIP code 08534 has a population of 13,272 and a median household income of $175,573.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Titusville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $673,001
    Gross yield
  • Hopewell, NJ

    Typical home
    $662,544
    Gross yield
  • Yardville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $641,597
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Hamilton Square CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $485,382
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Twin Rivers CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $468,097
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Yardville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $465,245
    Gross yield

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