Trenton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08628
Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,054
- 501/sq mi High-density area
- $108,158
- Median income Above-median income area
- $369,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 501
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08628 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 08628 (Trenton, NJ) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.4 in 2023 to 239.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08628 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, home to 9,054 residents across 18.1 square miles, a density of 501 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08628 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,158 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,421. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $369,500 (28% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,775; owner occupancy is 59.5%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08628 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 08628
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08628.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 08628, 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
9,054
Population
18.1
Area (sq mi)
501
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08628?
45.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
11.8%
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?
$108,158
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$62,421
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08628 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Trenton, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,158 45th percentile higher than 45% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,555housing units
4,555
Total Housing Units
4,468
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,775
Median Rent
1977
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08628 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 207 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 223 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 240 |
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 353 business establishments in ZIP 08628, employing approximately 11,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $971,403,000.
353
Businesses
11,975
Employees
$971.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
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 08628 vs 08618 →
ZIP 08628 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
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
22,832 residents
- 19054 17,437
Levittown (19054)
17,437 residents
- 08534 12,929
Pennington (08534)
12,929 residents
- 19030 12,122
Fairless Hills (19030)
12,122 residents
- 08628 9,054
Trenton (08628)
9,054 residents
- 18977 4,291
Washington Crossing (18977)
4,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08628 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08628 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18977
Washington Crossing (18977)
$211,719 median income
- 08534
Pennington (08534)
$175,573 median income
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
$133,630 median income
- 08560
Titusville (08560)
$128,516 median income
- 08648
Lawrence Township (08648)
$125,514 median income
- 08628
Trenton (08628)
$108,158 median income
- 19054
Levittown (19054)
$104,713 median income
- 19030
Fairless Hills (19030)
$96,603 median income
- 08638 $66,875
Trenton (08638)
$66,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08628 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08618 | Trenton, NJ | 38,229 | 2.3 mi |
| 19067 | Morrisville, PA | 51,334 | 4.2 mi |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ | 22,832 | 3.2 mi |
| 18977 | Washington Crossing, PA | 4,291 | 3.4 mi |
| 08560 | Titusville, NJ | 3,656 | 3.8 mi |
| 08534 | Pennington, NJ | 12,929 | 4.7 mi |
| 19054 | Levittown, PA | 17,437 | 6.6 mi |
| 19030 | Fairless Hills, PA | 12,122 | 6.0 mi |
| 08608 | Trenton, NJ | 983 | 4.4 mi |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township, NJ | 32,263 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08628, 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 (9,054 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 08628 in?
ZIP code 08628 (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 08628?
ZIP code 08628 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 9,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08628?
The median household income in ZIP 08628 is $108,158, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08628?
The median home value in ZIP 08628 is $369,500, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08628?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08628 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08628?
ZIP code 08628 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 11,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08628?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08628 are: Accommodation and food services (52), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08628?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08628 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 08628?
In ZIP code 08628, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.6% 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 08628?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08628 is 26.0 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 08628?
In ZIP code 08628, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08628?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08628 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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