Trenton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08629
Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,331
- 5,979/sq mi High-density area
- $82,646
- Median income Near-median income area
- $182,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trenton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,979
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08629 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 08629 (Trenton, NJ) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.0 in 2023 to 311.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08629 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, home to 12,331 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 5,979 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08629 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,646 (32% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,201. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $182,400 (65% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,391; owner occupancy is 62.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08629 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 08629
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08629.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 08629, 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
12,331
Population
2.1
Area (sq mi)
5,979
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08629?
33.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
38.9%
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?
$82,646
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$30,201
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08629 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)
$82,646 18th percentile higher than 18% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,313housing units
4,313
Total Housing Units
4,296
Occupied Units
17
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,400
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,391
Median Rent
1948
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
+11.5%
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 08629 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
- 08610
Trenton (08610)
30,468 residents
- 08611
Trenton (08611)
28,038 residents
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
22,832 residents
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
22,723 residents
- 08690 18,567
Trenton (08690)
18,567 residents
- 08609 13,546
Trenton (08609)
13,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08629 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19067
Morrisville (19067)
$133,630 median income
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
$127,339 median income
- 08648
Lawrence Township (08648)
$125,514 median income
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
$105,946 median income
- 08610
Trenton (08610)
$83,906 median income
- 08629
Trenton (08629)
$82,646 median income
- 08609
Trenton (08609)
$68,238 median income
- 08638
Trenton (08638)
$66,875 median income
- 08608
Trenton (08608)
$61,201 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08629 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08629, 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 (12,331 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 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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