Historic Nassau Street architecture in Princeton

Princeton · Zip code

08542 zip code

About 2,415 residents in Princeton, New Jersey, over 0.4 square miles.

Residents

2,415

Median age 41.7

Median household income

$104,694

43% below Princeton

Median home value

$754,800

27% below Princeton

Median rent

$2,398/mo

2% below Princeton

Homeownership

36%

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08542 vs Princeton and the US
  • 08542$104,694
  • Princeton$184,113
  • United States$78,538

Median household income

Local places in 08542

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Kristine's

Restaurant · 51 Witherspoon St

Kristine's is a French bistro located in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, offering a fresh take on traditional French cuisine. The bistro serves delicious food, including vegan and gluten-free options, and has a…

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Elements

Restaurant · 66 Witherspoon Street

Elements is a restaurant located at 66 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542. The team, led by Chef and Culinary Pioneer Scott Anderson, draws inspiration from the earth and champions what grows nearby, with mornings…

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Blue Point Grill

Restaurant · 258 Nassau Street

Blue Point Grill is a seafood restaurant at 258 Nassau Street in Princeton. Its menu changes daily based on available catches, while staples include New England clam chowder and jumbo lump crab cakes. The restaurant…

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XiBei Cuisine

Restaurant · 43 Witherspoon St

XiBei Cuisine serves Northwest Chinese food at 43 Witherspoon Street in Princeton. Its specialties include handmade dumplings and hand-shaved knife-cut noodles.

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Agricola Eatery

Restaurant · 11 Witherspoon Street

Agricola Eatery is a restaurant on 11 Witherspoon Street in Princeton.

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Lan Ramen

Restaurant · 4 Hulfish St

Lan Ramen is a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey, that serves authentic Chinese food. The restaurant features hand-pulled noodles, a specialty of the owner's hometown. The menu includes a variety of dishes, such as…

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LOCAL GREEK

Restaurant · 44 Leigh Ave

The menu at Local Greek in Princeton, New Jersey, features soups, salads, and entrees, including a chicken soup, a village salad, and a grilled lamb kebab, all available at 44 Leigh Avenue. Meze, small dishes meant to…

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Winberie's Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · 1 Palmer Square West

Winberie's Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant on 1 Palmer Square West in Princeton.

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Witherspoon Grill

Restaurant · 57 Witherspoon St

Witherspoon Grill provides a refined yet inviting setting for an extraordinary dining experience in the heart of downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The restaurant features classic American fare, including braised short…

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Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna

Restaurant · 29 Hulfish Street

Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna is a downtown Princeton restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on Italian and Spanish influences. It also has a wine program.

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La Mezzaluna

Restaurant · 25 Witherspoon Street

La Mezzaluna is a restaurant on 25 Witherspoon Street in Princeton.

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Ivy Inn

Restaurant · Ivy Inn

Ivy Inn is a restaurant on Ivy Inn in Princeton.

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Conte's Pizza

Restaurant · 339 Witherspoon Street

Conte's Pizza and Bar is a restaurant located in Princeton, New Jersey, serving thin crust pizza, pasta, and other dishes. They also offer gluten-free options, including pizza and pasta. The restaurant has a long…

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Yankee Doodle Tap Room

Restaurant · 10 Palmer Square East

Yankee Doodle Tap Room is a restaurant on 10 Palmer Square East in Princeton.

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PJ's Pancake House - Princeton

Restaurant · 154 Nassau Street

PJ's Pancake House - Princeton is a restaurant on 154 Nassau Street in Princeton.

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锦里 SC house

Restaurant · 238 Nassau Street

锦里 SC house is a restaurant on 238 Nassau Street in Princeton.

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Thai Delight

Restaurant · 180 Nassau St

Thai Delight is a family-owned Thai restaurant at 180 Nassau St in Princeton, formerly named Lil Thai Pin. It offers dine-in and takeout.

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Tiger Noodles

Restaurant · 252 Nassau St

Tiger Noodles has Chinese and Japanese menus featuring fried rice, noodles and pan-fried or steamed dumplings.

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maman

Restaurant · 43 Hulfish St

maman is a restaurant on 43 Hulfish St in Princeton.

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Rojo's Roastery

Restaurant · 33 Palmer Square West

Rojo's Roastery in Princeton, New Jersey, specializes in microlot single-estate varietals. The business focuses on small-batch, artisan coffee roasting. Developing direct relationships with independent producers and…

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Sakrid Coffee Roasters

Restaurant · 20 Nassau St

Sakrid Coffee Roasters, at 20 Nassau Street in Princeton, New Jersey, aims to bring people together and create a sense of community. The company's coffee products include Alchemy House Blend and Relativity Espresso…

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J.S.FOODIES TOKYO

Restaurant · 14 South Tulane Street

J.S.FOODIES TOKYO is a restaurant on 14 South Tulane Street in Princeton.

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Junbi

Restaurant · 27 Witherspoon Street

Junbi is a restaurant on 27 Witherspoon Street in Princeton.

Schools in 08542

Libraries in 08542

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Questions

What city is zip code 08542?

08542 is in Princeton, New Jersey. Nearly all of it of its land area is inside the city.

How many people live in 08542?

About 2,415 residents in 1,220 households, over 0.4 square miles.

What is the median income in 08542?

$104,694 per household, 43% below the Princeton median.

What schools are in 08542?

Princeton Day School, St Paul School Of Princeton.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, 2023 Gazetteer and ACS 2019–2023. Places are from this guide’s directory, schools from NCES and libraries from IMLS.

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