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Pennington, NJ
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08534.
Population
2,827
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,942
ZIP codes
1
Pennington and its ZIP codes
Pennington at a glance
- Pennington is about 2.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $192,586 a year, 86% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $672,900 (48% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,886 a month.
Local data for Pennington, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pennington, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$192,586
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$672,900
Median rent
$1,886/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
73.4%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (561), German Americans (466), Italian Americans (404).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Pennington.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 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
$41.9M
566 loans, 4,906 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pennington, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home24.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pennington, 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
86° / 24°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pennington, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.1%
U.S. 33.3% -12.2 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Pennington
1 in or overlapping Pennington. Population shown
Cities near Pennington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LawrencevilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| The College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Washington CrossingCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| HopewellBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| TitusvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Yardley, PABorough | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Princeton | 6.7 mi | 17.9 |
| BlawenburgCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Woodside, PACensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| TrentonCity | 7.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MercervilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.7 |
| SkillmanCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| Morrisville, PABorough | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| RingoesCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
| LambertvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Princeton JunctionCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pennington, NJ in?
- Pennington is in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Pennington, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pennington include 08534.
- What is the population of Pennington, NJ?
- About 2,827 people live in Pennington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pennington?
- Nearby places include Lawrenceville (3.4 mi), The College of New Jersey (4 mi), Washington Crossing (4.3 mi), Hopewell (4.6 mi), Titusville (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023