ZIP Code 08629

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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey

Population
12,331

5,979/sq mi

Median income
$82,646

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,400

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 33.3

Land area
2.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08629 in Trenton, New Jersey has a population of 12,331. The median household income is $82,646, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $182,400, 34% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08629 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The area is home to 12,331 residents, producing a population density of 5,979 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 08629 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08629 sits at $82,646 (32% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $30,201. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $182,400 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $1,391 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08629 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 08629 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 08629

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08629.

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 08629, 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

12,331

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

5,979

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08629?

33.3

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

38.9%

Foreign-Born

White 15.2%
African American 28.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%

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?

$82,646

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$30,201

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,313

Total Housing Units

4,296

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$182,400

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$1,391

Median Rent

1948

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

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08629 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 168
2021 +21.8% 204
2022 +13.1% 231
2023 +20.8% 279
2024 +11.5% 311

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 08629, employing approximately 1,421 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,789,000.

93

Businesses

1,421

Employees

$79.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 16 17.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 15.1%
Retail trade 13 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.3%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%

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 08629 vs 08609 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08609 Trenton, NJ 13,546 0.6 mi
08608 Trenton, NJ 983 1.9 mi
08611 Trenton, NJ 28,038 2.0 mi
08610 Trenton, NJ 30,468 2.1 mi
08619 Trenton, NJ 22,723 2.3 mi
08638 Trenton, NJ 22,832 3.0 mi
08648 Lawrence Township, NJ 32,263 4.5 mi
08690 Trenton, NJ 18,567 3.8 mi
08618 Trenton, NJ 38,229 3.5 mi
19067 Morrisville, PA 51,334 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08629 in?
ZIP code 08629 (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 08629?
ZIP code 08629 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 12,331 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08629?
The median household income in ZIP 08629 is $82,646, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08629?
The median home value in ZIP 08629 is $182,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08629?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08629 is African American at 28.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08629?
ZIP code 08629 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08629?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08629 are: Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08629?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08629 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 08629?
In ZIP code 08629, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 08629?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08629 is 23.4 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 08629?
In ZIP code 08629, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08629?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08629 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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