Trenton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08611
Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,038
- 4,115/sq mi High-density area
- $56,788
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,115
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08611 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 08611 (Trenton, NJ) rose +25.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.4 in 2023 to 348.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08611 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, with 28,038 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 4,115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08611 reports a modest median household income of $56,788 (53% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,222. The poverty rate is 22.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,500 (69% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,459; owner occupancy is 39.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08611 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 08611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08611.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
43 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 08611, 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
28,038
Population
6.8
Area (sq mi)
4,115
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08611?
34.6
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
39.4%
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?
$56,788
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$24,222
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08611 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Trenton, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,788 4th percentile higher than 4% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,236housing units
11,236
Total Housing Units
10,716
Occupied Units
520
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,500
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,459
Median Rent
1946
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
+25.1%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08611 have increased 25.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +15.6% | 161 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +27.6% | 235 |
| 2023 | +18.6% | 278 |
| 2024 | +25.1% | 348 |
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 419 business establishments in ZIP 08611, employing approximately 4,071 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,842,000.
419
Businesses
4,071
Employees
$174.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 76 | 18.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 53 | 12.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
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 08611 vs 08610 →
ZIP 08611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
51,334 residents
- 08618
Trenton (08618)
38,229 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
- 08505 17,736
Bordentown (08505)
17,736 residents
- 19054 17,437
Levittown (19054)
17,437 residents
- 08609 13,546
Trenton (08609)
13,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08611 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
$133,630 median income
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
$112,845 median income
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
$105,946 median income
- 19054
Levittown (19054)
$104,713 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
- 08608
Trenton (08608)
$61,201 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08611 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08610 | Trenton, NJ | 30,468 | 1.5 mi |
| 08609 | Trenton, NJ | 13,546 | 2.3 mi |
| 08629 | Trenton, NJ | 12,331 | 2.0 mi |
| 08608 | Trenton, NJ | 983 | 2.2 mi |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 4.5 mi |
| 19067 | Morrisville, PA | 51,334 | 3.9 mi |
| 08505 | Bordentown, NJ | 17,736 | 6.1 mi |
| 08619 | Trenton, NJ | 22,723 | 4.2 mi |
| 08618 | Trenton, NJ | 38,229 | 4.4 mi |
| 19054 | Levittown, PA | 17,437 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08611, 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 (28,038 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 08611 in?
ZIP code 08611 (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 08611?
ZIP code 08611 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 28,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08611?
The median household income in ZIP 08611 is $56,788, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08611?
The median home value in ZIP 08611 is $160,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08611 is African American at 21.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08611?
ZIP code 08611 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 4,071 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08611 are: Retail trade (76), Accommodation and food services (67), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08611 increased by 25.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 08611?
In ZIP code 08611, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 08611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08611 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08611?
In ZIP code 08611, approximately 39.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08611 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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