ZIP Code 08525 -- Hopewell, NJ

Mercer | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.2x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • With 65.11% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 88.07% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
4,522
Unknown
Median Income
$165,324
Home Value
$572,500
Median Rent
$1,835
Median Age
45.30
Diversity Index
41.90
Moderate
Cost of Living
183.9
very high
Unemployment
1.0%

About ZIP Code 08525

ZIP code 08525 in Hopewell, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 4,522. The median household income is $165,324, which is This is 120% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $572,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 183.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.30 years. Approximately 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Mercer, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,522
Median Age
45.30
Male Population
2,346
51.9%
Female Population
2,176
48.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
41.90 Moderate
White
81.5%
Black or African American
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Asian
3.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
10.3%
Other Race
1.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$165,324
Mean Household Income
$202,225
Per Capita Income
$82,186
Below Poverty Line
2.2%

This is 120% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$572,500
Median Rent
$1,835
Total Housing Units
1,977
Occupied Units
1,903
Vacant Units
74
3.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1958
Owner Occupied
88.1%
Renter Occupied
11.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 88.1% Renter 11.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 99.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 29.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,886
Employment Rate
99.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.1%
Carpool
2.4%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
19.5%

Cost of Living Index

183.9
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 08525 is 83.9% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Mercer

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
08540 Princeton 50,388 $176,983
08618 Trenton 35,634 $50,390
08610 Hamilton 33,465 $83,906
08611 Hamilton 31,995 $56,788
08648 Lawrenceville 31,323 $125,514
08520 Hightstown 29,504 $118,010

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08525

ZIP code 08525 (Hopewell, NJ) has a total population of 4,522 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 08525 is $165,324 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 120% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 08525 is primarily located in Hopewell, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Mercer County.

The median home value in ZIP code 08525 is $572,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,835.

The median age in ZIP code 08525 is 45.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 08525 has a cost of living index of 183.85 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 08525, 65.11% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 29.80% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08525 is 1.04%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 19.54% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.