Trenton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08608
Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 983
- 1,195/sq mi High-density area
- $61,201
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,195
- people per sq mi
- 15%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08608 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08608 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, home to just 983 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 1,195 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08608 reports a modest median household income of $61,201 (50% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,386. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,400 (74% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $996; owner occupancy is 15.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08608 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 08608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08608.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08608, Trenton, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
983
Population
0.8
Area (sq mi)
1,195
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08608?
31.4
Median Age
36.6%
Male
63.4%
Female
29.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,201
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$30,386
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08608 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Trenton, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,201 5th percentile higher than 5% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
722housing units
722
Total Housing Units
653
Occupied Units
69
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,400
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$996
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 268 business establishments in ZIP 08608, employing approximately 2,302 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,328,000.
268
Businesses
2,302
Employees
$198.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 17.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 17.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.3% |
| Information | 9 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 08608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
51,334 residents
- 08618
Trenton (08618)
38,229 residents
- 08610
Trenton (08610)
30,468 residents
- 08611
Trenton (08611)
28,038 residents
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
22,832 residents
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
22,723 residents
- 19054 17,437
Levittown (19054)
17,437 residents
- 08609 13,546
Trenton (08609)
13,546 residents
- 08629 12,331
Trenton (08629)
12,331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08608 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
$133,630 median income
- 08628
Trenton (08628)
$108,158 median income
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
$105,946 median income
- 19054
Levittown (19054)
$104,713 median income
- 08610
Trenton (08610)
$83,906 median income
- 08629
Trenton (08629)
$82,646 median income
- 08609
Trenton (08609)
$68,238 median income
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
$66,875 median income
- 08608
Trenton (08608)
$61,201 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08608 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08609 | Trenton, NJ | 13,546 | 1.5 mi |
| 08629 | Trenton, NJ | 12,331 | 1.9 mi |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 2.6 mi |
| 08611 | Trenton, NJ | 28,038 | 2.2 mi |
| 08618 | Trenton, NJ | 38,229 | 2.3 mi |
| 19067 | Morrisville, PA | 51,334 | 2.7 mi |
| 08610 | Trenton, NJ | 30,468 | 3.3 mi |
| 08619 | Trenton, NJ | 22,723 | 4.1 mi |
| 19054 | Levittown, PA | 17,437 | 4.3 mi |
| 08628 | Trenton, NJ | 9,054 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08608, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08608 in?
ZIP code 08608 (Trenton) is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08608?
ZIP code 08608 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08608?
The median household income in ZIP 08608 is $61,201, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08608?
The median home value in ZIP 08608 is $132,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08608 is African American at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08608?
ZIP code 08608 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 2,302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08608 are: Other services (except public administration) (48), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08608?
In ZIP code 08608, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08608?
In ZIP code 08608, approximately 15.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 84.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08608 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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