ZIP Code 08691 -- Hamilton, NJ

Mercer | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.8x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • With 65.73% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 27.95% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.

Quick Overview

Population
16,607
Unknown
Median Income
$132,520
Home Value
$552,000
Median Rent
$1,954
Median Age
44.60
Diversity Index
58.80
High
Cost of Living
183.4
very high
Unemployment
6.0%

About ZIP Code 08691

ZIP code 08691 in Hamilton, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 16,607. The median household income is $132,520, which is This is 77% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $552,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 183.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.60 years. Approximately 65.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Mercer, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
16,607
Median Age
44.60
Male Population
7,584
45.7%
Female Population
9,023
54.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
58.80 High
White
61.2%
Black or African American
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Asian
27.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Other Race
2.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$132,520
Mean Household Income
$165,069
Per Capita Income
$68,118
Below Poverty Line
4.3%

This is 77% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$552,000
Median Rent
$1,954
Total Housing Units
7,139
Occupied Units
6,859
Vacant Units
280
3.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1995
Owner Occupied
74.8%
Renter Occupied
25.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.2x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 74.8% Renter 25.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 28.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
8,728
Employment Rate
94.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
61.3%
Carpool
4.6%
Public Transit
4.7%
Work from Home
28.0%

Cost of Living Index

183.4
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 08691 is 83.4% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Hamilton

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
08610 33,465 $83,906 $264,600
08611 31,995 $56,788 $160,500
08690 18,841 $127,339 $383,900
08609 15,938 $68,238 $103,700
08629 13,013 $82,646 $182,400

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 08691

ZIP code 08691 (Hamilton, NJ) has a total population of 16,607 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 08691 is $132,520 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 77% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 08691 is primarily located in Hamilton, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Mercer County.

The median home value in ZIP code 08691 is $552,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,954.

The median age in ZIP code 08691 is 44.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 08691 has a cost of living index of 183.42 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 08691, 65.73% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 28.90% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08691 is 6.03%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 27.95% 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.