| ZIP Code | 08619 |
|---|---|
| City | Trenton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 50 ft |
| Latitude | 40.242301 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.696408 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.3% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 106 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,231 (25%) |
| Some College | 1,456 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 1,604 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,830 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,717 (45.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,922 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $320,800 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,712/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,761 |
| Vacant Units | 343 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,761 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 343 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 08619 is located in Trenton, New Jersey, within Mercer County. With a population of 23,512, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 08619 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,922 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08619 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $320,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,712 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 08619 is majority White (66.90%). Residents are well-educated — 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08619 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 08619 in Trenton, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,512 residents, a median household income of $104,922, and a median home value of $320,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.