ZIP Code 08542: Princeton, NJ
Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey uses ZIP code 08542. Its reference point is at latitude 40.3535 and longitude -74.6594 (40°21'12.6"N 74°39'33.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 08542
Princeton has 5 ZIP codes in our directory, and Mercer County has 39.
New Jersey has 753 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 08544 in Princeton, about 0.5 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 08542 |
|---|---|
| Place | Princeton |
| County | Mercer County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 40.3535 |
| Longitude | -74.6594 |
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Map of ZIP Code 08542
Map centred on 40.3535, -74.6594. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Princeton, New Jersey
Video: Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton Downtown Walk, New Jersey - USA, 4K - UHD — by No Talk · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 08542
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 08542, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 08542, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Kingston – 3.3 mi northeast
- Rocky Hill – 3.4 mi north
- Skillman – 4.8 mi north
- Plainsboro – 5.0 mi east
- Blawenburg – 5.0 mi north
- Monmouth Junction – 5.9 mi northeast
- Princeton Junction – 6.0 mi south
- Hopewell – 6.4 mi northwest
- Belle Mead – 6.6 mi north
- Pennington – 7.2 mi west
- Kendall Park – 7.3 mi northeast
- Dayton – 8.1 mi east
Schools Near Princeton
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 08542 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Princeton, Mercer County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Kingston, Rocky Hill and Skillman widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Princeton are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 08542.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Princeton can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Kingston, Rocky Hill and Skillman.
Shopping and Dining in Princeton
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Princeton are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Princeton, New Jersey can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Mercer County along with the name Princeton.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 08542, Kingston lies about 3.3 mi to the northeast, Rocky Hill lies about 3.4 mi to the north, Skillman lies about 4.8 mi to the north, Plainsboro lies about 5.0 mi to the east and Blawenburg lies about 5.0 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Princeton show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 08542
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Grover Cleveland's headstone - panoramio”): olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Walter Naegle with Medal of Freedom (cropped)”): Chief Activist, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Princeton Downtown Walk, New Jersey - USA, 4K - UHD” by No Talk, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 08542 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).