ZIP Code 08608

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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey

Population
983

1,195/sq mi

Median income
$61,201

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$132,400

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.8%

Median age 31.4

Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08608 in Trenton, New Jersey has a population of 983. The median household income is $61,201, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $132,400, 52% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 983 residents, producing a population density of 1,195 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08608 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08608 sits at $61,201 (50% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $30,386. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $132,400 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 15.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08608 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08608

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08608.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

983

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

1,195

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08608?

31.4

Median Age

36.6%

Male

63.4%

Female

29.2%

Foreign-Born

White 7.8%
African American 61.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%

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

$30,386

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

722

Total Housing Units

653

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 15.3%
Renter 84.7%

$132,400

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Trenton, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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