Trenton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08610
Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,468
- 1,525/sq mi High-density area
- $83,906
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,525
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08610 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08610 (Trenton, NJ) rose +13.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.3 in 2023 to 279.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, with 30,468 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 1,525 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08610 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,906 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,288. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $264,600 (49% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,578; owner occupancy is 66.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08610 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 08610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08610.
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 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 08610, 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
30,468
Population
20.0
Area (sq mi)
1,525
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08610?
38.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
27.6%
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?
$83,906
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$39,288
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08610 ranks nationally
Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,906 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
12,532housing units
12,532
Total Housing Units
12,315
Occupied Units
217
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,600
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,578
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.8%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08610 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 166 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 189 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 222 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 245 |
| 2024 | +13.8% | 279 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 542 business establishments in ZIP 08610, employing approximately 3,948 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,902,000.
542
Businesses
3,948
Employees
$166.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 103 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 15.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
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 08610 vs 08611 →
ZIP 08610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08648
Lawrence Township (08648)
32,263 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
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
18,567 residents
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
17,736 residents
- 08620
Trenton (08620)
14,693 residents
- 08609
Trenton (08609)
13,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08610 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
$127,339 median income
- 08648
Lawrence Township (08648)
$125,514 median income
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
$112,845 median income
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
$105,946 median income
- 08620
Trenton (08620)
$105,368 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08610 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08611 | Trenton, NJ | 28,038 | 1.5 mi |
| 08629 | Trenton, NJ | 12,331 | 2.1 mi |
| 08609 | Trenton, NJ | 13,546 | 2.7 mi |
| 08619 | Trenton, NJ | 22,723 | 3.5 mi |
| 08608 | Trenton, NJ | 983 | 3.3 mi |
| 08690 | Trenton, NJ | 18,567 | 3.7 mi |
| 08620 | Trenton, NJ | 14,693 | 4.0 mi |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township, NJ | 32,263 | 6.4 mi |
| 08505 | Bordentown, NJ | 17,736 | 6.2 mi |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08610, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,468 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 08610 in?
ZIP code 08610 (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 08610?
ZIP code 08610 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 30,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08610?
The median household income in ZIP 08610 is $83,906, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08610?
The median home value in ZIP 08610 is $264,600, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08610 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08610?
ZIP code 08610 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 3,948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08610 are: Construction (103), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08610?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08610 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08610?
In ZIP code 08610, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08610 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08610?
In ZIP code 08610, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08610 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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