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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08628

Mercer County · Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Typical home value

$428,241[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+50.8%
vs metro
-8.0%
vs state
-24.8%
ZIP 08628 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08628 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08628 is worth $428,241 — 8.0% below the Trenton-Princeton, NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,983 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,983[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,565[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
9,831[3]
Median household income
$108,158[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Francis Lore Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ewing Township School District

    501 students

  • Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the Deaf

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf

    36 students

  • Marie H Katzenbach High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf

    35 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$23,790

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$2,165
Loan principal$342,593
Down payment$85,648
Total interest paid$436,959

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 ratio1.72
Monthly cost to own$3,404
Monthly rent$1,983

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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
89th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08628?
The typical home in 08628 is worth $428,241, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08628?
Home values in 08628 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08628?
A typical home in 08628 rents for about $1,983 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 08628?
The effective property tax rate in 08628 is 2.5% — roughly $10,565 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08628?
ZIP code 08628 has a population of 9,831 and a median household income of $108,158.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Mercerville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $431,331
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Lawrenceville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $463,425
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Yardville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $465,245
    Gross yield
  • Twin Rivers CDP, NJ

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

    Typical home
    $485,382
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • White Horse CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $352,628
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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