City

Trenton, NJ

27 ZIP codes  ·  Mercer County  ·  New Jersey

👥234,701Population
💰$81,138Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$257,321Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.8%Hispanic: 28%Black: 25.7%Asian: 4.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White38.8%
Hispanic28.0%
Black25.7%
Asian4.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma4,370 (3%)
HS Graduate49,332 (33.6%)
Some College14,956 (10.2%)
Associates17,223 (11.7%)
Bachelors11,630 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree49,132 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58%Renter: 42%Tenure
Owner58.0%
Renter42.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,138 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$257,321 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,436/mo
Total Housing Units93,869
Vacant Units6,111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Trenton, NJ

Trenton is a city in New Jersey, located in Mercer County. The city spans 27 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 234,701 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.55 years.

Economically, Trenton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,138 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Trenton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,321, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,435 per month.

The population of Trenton is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.8%.

Trenton, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 27 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Trenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08609 13,000 $56,932 $96,700 $1,218 7.4% 17.9% 30.7%
08610 33,387 $87,159 $248,900 $1,491 5.3% 34.0% 67.8%
08611 32,786 $50,806 $142,400 $1,300 9.1% 26.3% 36.4%
08618 37,162 $48,179 $211,800 $1,117 13.0% 30.4% 41.2%
08619 23,512 $104,922 $320,800 $1,712 4.6% 56.3% 69.3%
08620 11,949 $108,732 $341,000 $1,490 10.0% 45.2% 78.4%
08628 9,479 $101,075 $358,100 $1,661 4.6% 65.6% 62.8%
08629 13,015 $81,367 $149,000 $1,263 7.4% 21.2% 67.4%
08638 23,373 $65,650 $226,700 $1,499 5.4% 39.9% 56.3%
08690 18,996 $122,665 $362,700 $1,561 5.0% 55.7% 82.1%
08691 16,924 $129,900 $523,500 $1,845 5.1% 71.0% 76.5%