City

Pennington, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  New Jersey

👥13,174Population
💰$180,491Median HH Income▲ 137% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$573,100Median Home Value▲ 106% above avg
🎓77.8%College Grads▲ 101% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 3%Black: 1%Asian: 18.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.0%
Asian18.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads77.8% ▲ 101% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.6%)
HS Graduate866 (10.8%)
Some College287 (3.6%)
Associates586 (7.3%)
Bachelors594 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree5,670 (70.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 10.8%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 70.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad10.8%
Some College3.6%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate70.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$180,491 ▲ 137% above avg
Median Home Value$573,100 ▲ 106% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,106/mo
Total Housing Units5,107
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Pennington, NJ

Pennington is a city in New Jersey, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,174 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Pennington is a affluent community. The median household income of $180,491 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pennington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $573,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,106 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pennington is highly educated. 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (74.3%).

Pennington, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Pennington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08534 13,174 $180,491 $573,100 $2,106 2.7% 77.8% 85.6%