ZIP Code 08629
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Trenton · Mercer County · New Jersey
- Population
- 12,331
- Median income
- $82,646
- Median home value
- $182,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.7%
- Land area
- 2.1 sq mi
5,979/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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 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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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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