ZIP Code 08628

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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey

Population
9,054

501/sq mi

Median income
$108,158

▲ 42% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$369,500

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
59.6%

Median age 45

Land area
18.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 08628 in Trenton, New Jersey has a population of 9,054. The median household income is $108,158, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $369,500, 33% above the US average. 59.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08628 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.1 square miles in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 9,054 residents, producing a population density of 501 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 08628 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08628 sits at $108,158 (11% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $62,421. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $369,500 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,775 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08628 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08628 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 08628

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08628.

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 08628, 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

9,054

Population

18.1

Area (sq mi)

501

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08628?

45.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.9%
African American 21.3%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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

$62,421

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 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 77.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,555

Total Housing Units

4,468

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$369,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,775

Median Rent

1977

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

+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 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

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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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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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