Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Princeton Junction: town
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Princeton Junction is a town located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Quick Facts about Princeton Junction
| Population | 2,465 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Area | 4.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3173,-74.6199 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:12:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 08550 |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Princeton Junction is located at 40°19'2"N 74°37'12"W (40.3173300, -74.6198800).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less th...
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Princeton Junction (3)
People born in Princeton Junction, including screenwriter, producer and director Christopher McQuarrie, musician James Murphy, baseball player Kevin Barry, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Princeton Junction, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186122 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton (NJ) | 08542-0803 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Princeton Junction, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Princeton Junction.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Junction Post Office | Princeton Junction (NJ) | 08550 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 82,957 | The capital of New Jersey. |
| Ewing | 36,442 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Lawrence | 32,595 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Princeton | 30,879 | Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| West Windsor | 28,517 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Robbinsville | 14,495 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| White Horse | 9,494 | Census designated place in New Jersey |
| Twin Rivers | 7,443 | Neighborhood |
| Prospect Park | 5,817 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Hightstown | 5,276 | Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Pennington | 2,607 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Hopewell | 1,897 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Millstone | 410 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Princeton Junction distances to largest New Jersey cities