ZIP Code 08620

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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey

Population
14,693

633/sq mi

Median income
$105,368

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$373,800

▲ 34% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 42.7

Land area
23.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08620 in Trenton, New Jersey has a population of 14,693. The median household income is $105,368, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $373,800, 34% above the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.2 square miles in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 14,693 residents, producing a population density of 633 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 08620 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08620 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $373,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,640 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08620 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 08620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,693

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

633

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08620 vs 08515 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Trenton, NJ

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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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