ZIP Code 08620
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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey
- Population
- 14,693
- Median income
- $105,368
- Median home value
- $373,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.3%
- Land area
- 23.2 sq mi
633/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
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.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08620?
42.7
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
8.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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
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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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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