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Trenton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08619

Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,723
879/sq mi
$105,946
Median income
$352,500
Median home value
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trenton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
879
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08619 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08619 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, with 22,723 residents across 25.9 square miles, a density of 879 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08619 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,946 (13% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,432. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $352,500 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,695 monthly, and 70.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08619, plus 6 more within Mercer County, give a clearer read than the 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 08619

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08619.

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 08619, 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

22,723

Population

25.9

Area (sq mi)

879

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08619?

42.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 10.6%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$105,946

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$52,432

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08619 ranks nationally

Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,946 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,182

Total Housing Units

9,924

Occupied Units

258

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$352,500

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,695

Median Rent

1966

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08619 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 170
2021 +9.9% 187
2022 +15.8% 216
2023 +12.6% 244
2024 +7.5% 262

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 840 business establishments in ZIP 08619, employing approximately 15,754 people with a combined annual payroll of $989,047,000.

840

Businesses

15,754

Employees

$989.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 162 19.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 92 10.9%
Retail trade 89 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 7.1%
Construction 59 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 58 6.9%
Finance and insurance 55 6.5%
Wholesale trade 31 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 3.2%
Manufacturing 20 2.4%
Educational services 20 2.4%
Information 17 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 08619 vs 08690 →

ZIP 08619 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 08619 ranks #6 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 08619 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 08619 ranks #4 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
08690 Trenton, NJ 18,567 2.2 mi
08629 Trenton, NJ 12,331 2.3 mi
08609 Trenton, NJ 13,546 2.6 mi
08610 Trenton, NJ 30,468 3.5 mi
08648 Lawrence Township, NJ 32,263 3.3 mi
08638 Trenton, NJ 22,832 3.7 mi
08608 Trenton, NJ 983 4.1 mi
08611 Trenton, NJ 28,038 4.2 mi
08618 Trenton, NJ 38,229 4.9 mi
08550 Princeton Junction, NJ 19,445 5.0 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
08611 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 28,038
08520 standard
Hightstown, NJ
Pop: 27,869

Related Areas

Mercer County Trenton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08619 in? ▼
ZIP code 08619 (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 08619? ▼
ZIP code 08619 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 22,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08619? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08619 is $105,946, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08619? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08619 is $352,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08619? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08619 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08619? ▼
ZIP code 08619 has 840 business establishments employing approximately 15,754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08619? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08619 are: Health care and social assistance (162), Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08619? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08619 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 08619? ▼
In ZIP code 08619, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 08619? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08619 is 25.5 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 08619? ▼
In ZIP code 08619, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08619? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08619 is 6.2% 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.