ZIP Code 08553, NJ
Living in 08553
Bikeability
22
Walkability
37
Commute
50
Public Transit
33
Affordability
4
Public Safety
97
Airports
88
Hospitals
21
Colleges
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
636
Population
+52 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
74%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate10%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree39%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$112k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
98%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more26%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office19%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$522k
Median Home Value
+$76k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k
Median Monthly Rent
+$492 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K50%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08553
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7
Property Crime in 08553
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08553
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding92
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding25
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08553, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08553, NJ
Rock Brook School
2 miles, NW
Ying Hua International School
2 miles, SE
Waldorf School of Princeton
2 miles, W
Montgomery Kid Connection
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08553, NJ
Princeton University
4 miles, S
Rider University
10 miles, SW
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
11 miles, NE
DeVry University-New Jersey
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08553, NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
5 miles, NW
Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell
11 miles, SW
Saint Peter's University Hospital
12 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08553, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
13 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
32 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, NW
Laguardia Airport
48 miles, NE