Trenton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08618
Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,229
- 2,432/sq mi High-density area
- $50,390
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,432
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08618 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 08618 (Trenton, NJ) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.1 in 2023 to 268.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08618 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, with 38,229 residents across 15.7 square miles, a density of 2,432 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08618 reports a modest median household income of $50,390 (59% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,501. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $227,000 (56% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,102; owner occupancy is 45.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08618 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 08618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08618.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 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 08618, 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
38,229
Population
15.7
Area (sq mi)
2,432
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08618?
35.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
15.1%
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?
$50,390
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$29,501
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08618 ranks nationally
Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,390 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,771housing units
14,771
Total Housing Units
13,477
Occupied Units
1,294
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,102
Median Rent
1956
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
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08618 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 182 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 212 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 238 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 268 |
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 370 business establishments in ZIP 08618, employing approximately 6,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,174,000.
370
Businesses
6,248
Employees
$391.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.6% |
| Information | 14 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
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 08618 vs 08638 →
ZIP 08618 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
- 08648
Lawrence Township (08648)
32,263 residents
- 08611
Trenton (08611)
28,038 residents
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
22,832 residents
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
22,723 residents
- 08609 13,546
Trenton (08609)
13,546 residents
- 08534 12,929
Pennington (08534)
12,929 residents
- 08629 12,331
Trenton (08629)
12,331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08618 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08534
Pennington (08534)
$175,573 median income
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
$133,630 median income
- 08648
Lawrence Township (08648)
$125,514 median income
- 08628
Trenton (08628)
$108,158 median income
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
$105,946 median income
- 08629
Trenton (08629)
$82,646 median income
- 08609 $68,238
Trenton (08609)
$68,238 median income
- 08638 $66,875
Trenton (08638)
$66,875 median income
- 08608 $61,201
Trenton (08608)
$61,201 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08618 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 1.4 mi |
| 08608 | Trenton, NJ | 983 | 2.3 mi |
| 08628 | Trenton, NJ | 9,054 | 2.3 mi |
| 08609 | Trenton, NJ | 13,546 | 2.9 mi |
| 19067 | Morrisville, PA | 51,334 | 3.3 mi |
| 08629 | Trenton, NJ | 12,331 | 3.5 mi |
| 08534 | Pennington, NJ | 12,929 | 5.7 mi |
| 08611 | Trenton, NJ | 28,038 | 4.4 mi |
| 08619 | Trenton, NJ | 22,723 | 4.9 mi |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township, NJ | 32,263 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08618, 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 (38,229 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 08618 in?
ZIP code 08618 (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 08618?
ZIP code 08618 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 38,229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08618?
The median household income in ZIP 08618 is $50,390, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08618?
The median home value in ZIP 08618 is $227,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08618 is African American at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08618?
ZIP code 08618 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 6,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08618 are: Other services (except public administration) (62), Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08618?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08618 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 08618?
In ZIP code 08618, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 08618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08618 is 23.6 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 08618?
In ZIP code 08618, approximately 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08618 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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