ZIP Code 08544 - Princeton New Jersey
Overview
08544 is the ZIP Code for Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. 08544 is entirely within Mercer County. Regionally, 08544 is located in the Northern New Jersey Area.
ZIP Code 08544 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Princeton |
| Organization | Princeton University |
| Primary County | Mercer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 4,504 |
| Area Code(s) | 609 / 640 / |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 08544 Map
08544 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08544 is White. The current unemployment level in 08544 is 4.7%.
| Population | 4,504 |
| Population Density | 20,470 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.87% |
08544 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,621 | 60.87% |
| Black | 409 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 8.94% |
| Asian | 889 | 20.65% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08544 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 75 | 52.45% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 10 | 6.99% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 9.79% |
| Masters Degree | 37 | 25.87% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 4.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
08544 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.34389877, -74.65545654 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Northern New Jersey Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Trenton-Princeton, NJ |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.22002997 Square Miles |
08544 Schools
| School Districts in 08544 |
08544 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 64a - Triassic Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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