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Mercerville, NJ
Census-designated place in Mercer County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08619.
Population
13,535
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,670
ZIP codes
1
Mercerville and its ZIP codes
Mercerville at a glance
- Mercerville is about 2.9 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 99th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $128,277, 24% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,600 (21% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,621 a month.
Local data for Mercerville, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mercerville, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,277
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$358,600
Median rent
$1,621/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
43.7%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,872), Irish Americans (2,324), German Americans (2,030).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Mercerville.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,418
261,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,068
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.7B
FY 2026, $12,169 per person
PPP loans
$105M
946 loans, 9,852 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mercerville, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home19.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mercerville, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,115
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,294
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mercerville, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.3%
U.S. 33.3% -10.0 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mercerville
1 in or overlapping Mercerville. Population shown
Cities near Mercerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton SquareCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| White HorseCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.1 |
| TrentonCity | 3.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Robbinsville CenterCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| YardvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.1 |
| The College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Morrisville, PABorough | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| LawrencevilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| GrovevilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| BordentownCity | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| CrosswicksCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| AllentownBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FieldsboroBorough | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| Princeton JunctionCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Yardley, PABorough | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mercerville, NJ in?
- Mercerville is in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Mercerville, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mercerville include 08619.
- What is the population of Mercerville, NJ?
- About 13,535 people live in Mercerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mercerville?
- Nearby places include Hamilton Square (2.3 mi), White Horse (3 mi), Trenton (3.2 mi), Robbinsville Center (3.8 mi), Yardville (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023