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Trenton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08690

Mercer County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,567
1,023/sq mi
$127,339
Median income
$383,900
Median home value
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trenton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,023
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08690 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08690 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, home to 18,567 residents across 18.1 square miles, a density of 1,023 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08690 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,339 (4% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,071. Poverty here runs at 3.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $383,900 (26% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,700 monthly, and 82.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 08690 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mercer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08690

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08690.

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 08690, 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

18,567

Population

18.1

Area (sq mi)

1,023

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08690?

47.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$127,339

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$59,071

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08690 ranks nationally

Trenton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,339 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,966

Total Housing Units

7,731

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$383,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,700

Median Rent

1974

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08690 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 168
2021 +11.1% 187
2022 +14.3% 214
2023 +10.4% 236
2024 +8.1% 255

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 429 business establishments in ZIP 08690, employing approximately 8,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,345,000.

429

Businesses

8,405

Employees

$420.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 101 23.5%
Other services (except public administration) 48 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.7%
Retail trade 45 10.5%
Construction 40 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.9%
Finance and insurance 33 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.0%
Educational services 13 3.0%
Information 7 1.6%
Wholesale trade 4 0.9%

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 08690 vs 08619 →

ZIP 08690 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 08690 ranks #5 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 08690 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 08690 ranks #3 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
08619 Trenton, NJ 22,723 2.2 mi
08620 Trenton, NJ 14,693 4.1 mi
08629 Trenton, NJ 12,331 3.8 mi
08609 Trenton, NJ 13,546 4.2 mi
08691 Trenton, NJ 15,104 3.7 mi
08610 Trenton, NJ 30,468 3.7 mi
08550 Princeton Junction, NJ 19,445 4.5 mi
08561 Windsor, NJ 226 4.5 mi
08608 Trenton, NJ 983 5.7 mi
08611 Trenton, NJ 28,038 5.0 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 08690 in? ▼
ZIP code 08690 (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 08690? ▼
ZIP code 08690 in Trenton, NJ has a population of 18,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08690? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08690 is $127,339, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08690? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08690 is $383,900, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08690? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08690 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08690? ▼
ZIP code 08690 has 429 business establishments employing approximately 8,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08690? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08690 are: Health care and social assistance (101), Other services (except public administration) (48), Accommodation and food services (46). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08690? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08690 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 08690? ▼
In ZIP code 08690, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 08690? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08690 is 25.0 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 08690? ▼
In ZIP code 08690, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08690? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08690 is 3.6% 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.