ZIP Code 08608
standardSource:
Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey
- Population
- 983
- Median income
- $61,201
- Median home value
- $132,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.8%
- Land area
- 0.8 sq mi
1,195/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.4
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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 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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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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