PlainZIP

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
$56,788
Median income
$160,500
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $24,222. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. Housing costs here run $160,500 for a typical home value (69% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,459 a month; 39.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 08611 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mercer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08611?

34.6

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

39.4%

Foreign-Born

White 19.7%
African American 21.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%

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

$24,222

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08611 ranks nationally

Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,788 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,236

Total Housing Units

10,716

Occupied Units

520

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.0%
Renter 61.0%

$160,500

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08611 ranks #4 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 08611 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 08611 ranks #null 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
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

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
08610 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 30,468
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 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.

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