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City Profile

Princeton, New Jersey

Population: 30,681 · 5 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
30,681
People
Median age
28.5
Housing
Total households
9,300
Income
Median household income
$192,079
Housing
Total housing units
9,906
Employment
Employment rate
60.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
84.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
98.2%
City details
Local time 03:16:10(ET)
LocationPrinceton, NJ
Population (ZIP areas)0(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes5total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard1 PO Box2 Unique
CountyMercer
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates40.364594837227756, -74.65634981627241
Land area52.3 sq miles(135,375,610 m²)

Map of Princeton, New Jersey with ZIP codes

Map of Princeton, New Jersey and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Princeton

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Princeton. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
08540Standard
08541Unique
08542Standard
08543PO BOX
08544Unique

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS