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Trenton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08620

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

14,693
633/sq mi
$105,368
Median income
$373,800
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
633
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08620 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, home to 14,693 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 633 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08620 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,368 (14% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,700. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. The typical home here is valued at $373,800 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,640 monthly, and 80.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 08620 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 08620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08620.

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 08620, 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

14,693

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

633

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08620?

42.7

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$105,368

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$46,700

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08620 ranks nationally

Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,368 Top 16% higher than 84% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,312

Total Housing Units

4,187

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$373,800

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,640

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08620 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 172
2021 +10.8% 190
2022 +12.9% 215
2023 +14.7% 246
2024 +11.7% 275

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 08620, employing approximately 1,756 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,335,000.

172

Businesses

1,756

Employees

$84.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 15.1%
Retail trade 24 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.0%
Wholesale trade 11 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.5%
Manufacturing 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08620 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 08620 ranks #7 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 08620 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 08620 ranks #7 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
08515 Chesterfield, NJ 4,637 3.5 mi
08690 Trenton, NJ 18,567 4.1 mi
08610 Trenton, NJ 30,468 4.0 mi
08691 Trenton, NJ 15,104 4.1 mi
08501 Allentown, NJ 6,582 5.0 mi
08619 Trenton, NJ 22,723 5.7 mi
08611 Trenton, NJ 28,038 5.4 mi
08629 Trenton, NJ 12,331 5.7 mi
08550 Princeton Junction, NJ 19,445 8.1 mi
08561 Windsor, NJ 226 6.7 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 08620 in? ▼
ZIP code 08620 (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 08620? ▼
ZIP code 08620 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 14,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08620 is $105,368, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08620 is $373,800, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08620 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08620? ▼
ZIP code 08620 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 1,756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08620 are: Construction (35), Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (24). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08620? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08620 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 08620? ▼
In ZIP code 08620, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 08620? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08620 is 29.6 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 08620? ▼
In ZIP code 08620, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08620 is 9.3% 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.