ZIP Code 08610
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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey
- Population
- 30,468
- Median income
- $83,906
- Median home value
- $264,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 20.0 sq mi
1,525/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 08610 in Trenton, New Jersey has a population of 30,468. The median household income is $83,906, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $264,600, 5% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08610 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.0 square miles in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 30,468 residents, producing a population density of 1,525 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 08610 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08610 sits at $83,906 (31% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $39,288. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $264,600 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,578 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08610 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 08610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,288
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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