ZIP Code 08611
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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey
- Population
- 28,038
- Median income
- $56,788
- Median home value
- $160,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 6.8 sq mi
4,115/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.6
New York
ZIP code 08611 in Trenton, New Jersey has a population of 28,038. The median household income is $56,788, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $160,500, 42% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08611 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.8 square miles in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 28,038 residents, producing a population density of 4,115 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 08611 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08611 sits at $56,788 (53% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $24,222. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $160,500 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $1,459 per month, and 39.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08611 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08611 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 08611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,222
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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