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 High-density area
- $127,339
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08690 (Trenton, NJ) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.1 in 2023 to 255.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,071. The poverty rate is 3.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $383,900 (26% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,700; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 08690 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 08690
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08690.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Construction 40
Construction
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08690?
47.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
12.5%
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?
$127,339
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$59,071
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08690 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)
$127,339 Top 36% higher than 64% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,966housing units
7,966
Total Housing Units
7,731
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08610
Trenton (08610)
30,468 residents
- 08611
Trenton (08611)
28,038 residents
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
22,723 residents
- 08550
Princeton Junction (08550)
19,445 residents
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
18,567 residents
- 08691
Trenton (08691)
15,104 residents
- 08620
Trenton (08620)
14,693 residents
- 08609
Trenton (08609)
13,546 residents
- 08629
Trenton (08629)
12,331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08690 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08690 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08550
Princeton Junction (08550)
$224,213 median income
- 08691
Trenton (08691)
$132,520 median income
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
$127,339 median income
- 08619
Trenton (08619)
$105,946 median income
- 08620
Trenton (08620)
$105,368 median income
- 08610 $83,906
Trenton (08610)
$83,906 median income
- 08629 $82,646
Trenton (08629)
$82,646 median income
- 08609 $68,238
Trenton (08609)
$68,238 median income
- 08608 $61,201
Trenton (08608)
$61,201 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08690, 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 (18,567 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 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.
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