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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
$83,906
Median income
$264,600
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $39,288. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $264,600 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,578 monthly, and 66.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08610?

38.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

27.6%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 13.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$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 08610 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 08610 ranks #2 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 08610 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 08610 ranks #6 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
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

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
08611 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 28,038
08520 standard
Hightstown, NJ
Pop: 27,869
08638 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 22,832

Related Areas

Mercer County Trenton, NJ New Jersey

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.

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