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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
$82,646
Median income
$182,400
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $30,201. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.2%. Housing costs here run $182,400 for a typical home value (65% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,391 a month; 62.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 08629 ranks nationally

Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,646 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08629 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08629 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

08540 standard
Princeton, NJ
Pop: 47,115
08618 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 38,229
08648 standard
Lawrence Township, NJ
Pop: 32,263
08610 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 30,468
08611 standard
Trenton, NJ
Pop: 28,038
08520 standard
Hightstown, NJ
Pop: 27,869

Related Areas

Mercer County Trenton, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.