PlainZIP

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
$61,201
Median income
$132,400
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trenton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

31th 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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $30,386. Local economic indicators show a 19.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. 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.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08608, plus 6 more within Mercer County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 08608 ranks nationally

Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,201 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08608 vs 08609 →

ZIP 08608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08608 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

08540 standard
Princeton, NJ
Pop: 47,115
08618 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 38,229
08648 standard
Lawrence Township, NJ
Pop: 32,263
08610 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 30,468
08611 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 28,038
08520 standard
Hightstown, NJ
Pop: 27,869

Related Areas

Mercer County Trenton, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.