ZIP Code 08542
Princeton, New Jersey
ZIP Code Information
| ZIP Code | 08542 |
|---|---|
| City | Princeton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Mercer |
| Timezone |
America/New_York (UTC-4)
Details
|
| Area Codes (state) | 201, 609, 732, 856, 908, 973 Details |
| Population | 5,752 Details |
| Median Household Income | $72,013 Demographics |
Population and income figures: US Census Bureau, 2012–2016 ACS 5-year estimates.
ZIP code 08542 is the delivery code the USPS assigns to Princeton, New Jersey. The ZIP lies within Mercer County. Clocks here follow the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4).
About 5,752 people live in this ZIP code, and the median household income is roughly $72,013 a year. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey and are refreshed as new five-year estimates are released.
What you can do with ZIP code 08542
- Write a mailing address: Princeton, NJ 08542. The ZIP goes last, after the state abbreviation.
- Check whether a shipping or delivery quote applies to this area — most US carriers price by ZIP code rather than by city.
- Look up the local time zone before scheduling a call — the ZIP tells you which zone applies to that address.
- Compare the ZIP with neighbouring codes to see how population and income shift block by block.
Location Map
Full mapNearby ZIP Codes
Radius search| ZIP Code | City | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08541 | Princeton | 0.5 km | Distance |
| 08544 | Princeton | 0.7 km | Distance |
| 08540 | Princeton | 2.1 km | Distance |
| 08528 | Kingston | 5.3 km | Distance |
| 08553 | Rocky Hill | 5.5 km | Distance |
| 08504 | Blawenburg | 7 km | Distance |
| 08558 | Skillman | 7.7 km | Distance |
| 08536 | Plainsboro | 8 km | Distance |
| 08543 | Princeton | 9.3 km | Distance |
| 08601 | Trenton | 9.3 km | Distance |
Nearby Cities
Kingston, New Jersey
(5.3 km)
Rocky Hill, New Jersey
(5.5 km)
Blawenburg, New Jersey
(7 km)
Skillman, New Jersey
(7.7 km)
Plainsboro, New Jersey
(8 km)
Trenton, New Jersey
(9.3 km)
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08542 is located in Princeton, New Jersey.
ZIP code 08542 is in Mercer county, New Jersey.
ZIP code 08542 is in the America/New_York timezone.