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Princeton, NJ

ZIP 08542 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08542

08542 has a population of 2,415 with a median age of 41.7 yrs (54.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
11.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Asian
12.4%+110% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
17.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.3%-48% vs US avg
x
18–64
77.9%+26% vs US avg
x
65+
10.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
8.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
69.7%+107% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.1%
x
Diversity Index
63/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.4%+226% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.3%+508% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 08542

Poverty Rate
3.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.4%+226% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.5%-78% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.3%+508% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,415
Median age41.7
Poverty rate3.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.8%
Hispanic17.3%
Black11.4%
Asian12.4%
Foreign-born45.4%