West windsor new jersey zip code

Post Office City:Princeton Junction, NJ (View All Cities)
County: Mercer County
Timezone: Eastern (6:27am)
Area code: 609 (Area Code Map)
Coordinates:40.28, -74.62
ZIP (~4 mile radius)

Cities in ZIP code 08550

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 08550. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 08550 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:Princeton Junction, NJAcceptable:Princeton Jct, West WindsorUnacceptable:W Windsor, W Windsor Township, West Win Tow

Stats and Demographics for the 08550 ZIP Code

ZIP code 08550 is located in central New Jersey and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 08550 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also an extremely large number of families and an extremely small number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 08550 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Population19,445
Population Density1,044 people per sq mi
Housing Units6,720
Median Home Value$594,200

Land Area18.62 sq mi
Water Area0.58 sq mi
Occupied Housing Units6,524
Median Household Income$169,661

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age: 43 Male Median Age: 43 Female Median Age: 43


Male Female Total
Under 5 428 436 864
5-9 789 720 1,509
10-14 933 921 1,854
15-19 822 798 1,620
20-24 321 324 645
25-29 242 258 500
30-34 230 349 579
35-39 506 642 1,148
40-44 784 890 1,674
45-49 982 1,058 2,040
50-54 968 925 1,893
55-59 716 720 1,436
60-64 557 582 1,139
65-69 404 387 791
70-74 297 321 618
75-79 224 251 475
80-84 144 176 320
85 Plus 99 241 340

Gender

Gender

 Male9,446 49%
 Female9,999 51%

Race

Race

 White11,433 58.8%
 Black Or African American541 2.8%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native16 0.1%
 Asian6,825 35.1%
 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander4 0.0%
 Other Race154 0.8%
 Two Or More Races472 2.4%

Head of Household by Age


Owner Renter Total
15-24 13 26 39
25-34 135 189 324
35-44 1,099 228 1,327
45-54 1,920 151 2,071
55-64 1,300 82 1,382
65-74 692 82 774
75-84 361 95 456
85 Plus 77 74 151

Families vs Singles

Families vs Singles

 Husband Wife Family Households5,092 78%
 Single Guardian412 6%
 Singles902 14%
 Singles With Roommate118 2%

Households with Kids

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 3
 Households without Kids3,482 53%
 Households with Kids3,042 47%

Children by Age


Male Female Total
1 65 64 129
2 92 81 173
3 92 113 205
4 107 103 210
5 137 131 268
6 150 138 288
7 169 153 322
8 168 135 303
9 165 163 328
10 150 169 319
11 189 167 356
12 204 195 399
13 195 183 378
14 195 207 402
15 221 197 418
16 204 225 429
17 198 212 410
18 151 121 272
19 48 43 91
20 57 44 101

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 08550 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 08550 were primarily built in the 1980s or the 1990s. Looking at 08550 real estate data, the median home value of $594,200 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 08550. Rentals in 08550 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 08550 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

Housing Type

 In Occupied Housing Units19,266 99.1%
 Correctional Facility For Adults0 0.0%
 Juvenile Facilities0 0.0%
 Nursing Facilities174 0.9%
 Other Institutional0 0.0%
 College Student Housing0 0.0%
 Military Quarters0 0.0%
 Other Noninstitutional5 0.0%

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Housing Occupancy

 Owned Households With A Mortgage4,098 61%
 Owned Households Free & Clear1,499 22%
 Renter Occupied Households927 14%
 Households Vacant196 3%

Vacancy Reasons

Vacancy Reasons

 For Rent50 25.5%
 Rented & Unoccupied1 0.5%
 For Sale Only43 21.9%
 Sold & Unoccupied23 11.7%
 For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use43 21.9%
 For Migrant Workers0 0.0%
 Vacant For Other Reasons36 18.4%

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

 Studio Apartment41 4%
 1 Bedroom376 40%
 2 Bedroom289 31%
 3+ Bedroom229 24%

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $169,661 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 08550 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 08550 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 08550. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. The area has an extremely high percentage of people that most travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment. People that commute should be aware of the potentially long commute times.

For more information, see Princeton Junction, NJ household income.

Employment Status

Employment Status

 Worked Full-time with Earnings6,803 46%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings3,559 24%
 No Earnings4,453 30%

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Source of Earnings

 Worked Full-time with Earnings6,803 46%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings3,559 24%
 No Earnings4,453 30%

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

 Car, truck, or van6,392 70%
 Public transportation1,760 19%
 Taxicab0 0%
 Motorcycle0 0%
 Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means164 2%
 Worked at Home768 8%

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 08550 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

 Less than High School Diploma264 2%
 High School Graduate2,044 16%
 Associate's degree430 3%
 Bachelor's degree4,532 35%
 Master's degree3,492 27%
 Professional school degree1,095 8%
 Doctorate degree1,217 9%

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

 Enrolled in Public School3,830 79%
 Enrolled in Private School888 18%
 Not Enrolled in School121 3%

Schools in ZIP Code 08550

ZIP Code 08550 is in the following school districts: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District and Private. There are 11 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 08550.

Village Elementary School
601 New Village Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Thomas R Grover Middle School
10 Southfield Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Dutch Neck Elementary School
392 Village Road East
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Maurice Hawk Elementary School
303 305 Clarksville Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Wilberforce School
99 Clarksville Rd
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private

The Goddard School
1306 Windsor Edinburgh Rd
Princeton, NJ 08550
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private

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Is West Windsor and Princeton Junction the same?

Princeton Junction is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within West Windsor Township, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States.

Is West Windsor a good neighborhood?

West Windsor Township is in Mercer County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in West Windsor Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Windsor Township there are a lot of parks.

What county is West Windsor NJ in?

Mercer CountyWest Windsor Township / Countynull

Is West Windsor a good place to raise a family?

Fortune's editors ranked West Windsor 11th on its list of 25 Best Places to Live for Families. west Windsor is one of two New Jersey towns on the list, with Parsippany ranking 15th.