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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08648

Mercer County · Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Typical home value

$463,425[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+63.1%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-18.6%
ZIP 08648 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08648 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08648 is worth $463,425. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,683 a month — a 6.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,683[2]
Gross yield
6.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,632[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
31,323[3]
Median household income
$125,514[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
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • Lawrence High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lawrence Township Public School District

    1,206 students

  • Lawrence Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Lawrence Township Public School District

    801 students

  • Lawrence Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Lawrence Township Public School District

    580 students

  • Ben Franklin Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Lawrence Township Public School District

    349 students

  • Lawrenceville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Lawrence Township Public School District

    298 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 yield6.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$32,197

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$2,343
Loan principal$370,740
Down payment$92,685
Total interest paid$472,858

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$3,533
Monthly rent$2,683

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
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
62nd percentile[2]
Property tax
22nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08648?
The typical home in 08648 is worth $463,425, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08648?
Home values in 08648 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08648?
A typical home in 08648 rents for about $2,683 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 08648?
The effective property tax rate in 08648 is 2.1% — roughly $9,632 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08648?
ZIP code 08648 has a population of 31,323 and a median household income of $125,514.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • 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%
  • Mercerville CDP, NJ

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

    Typical home
    $428,241
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • White Horse CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $352,628
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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