Cost of Living in ZIP 08540
Princeton, NJ — Mercer County
ZIP code 08540 has a cost of living index of 145 (100 = national average), making it significantly more expensive than the national average. Part of the Trenton MSA.
Cost of Living Index
145
vs. National Avg
+45
Median Income
$135,000
Median Home Price
$865,000
Property Tax Rate
2.20%
Population
31,822
County
Mercer County
Metro Area
Trenton MSA
About ZIP 08540
ZIP code 08540 is located in Princeton, NJ (Mercer County). With a cost of living index of 145, this is one of the more expensive areas in the country. Housing is typically the largest factor, with median home prices at $865,000.
The median household income in this ZIP code is $135,000. This is above the national median, which helps offset the local cost of living.
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