08618 ZIP Code
Trenton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08618 |
| City/Town: | Trenton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,047 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,334 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,877 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,585 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2493, -74.7900 |
Population Information (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,047 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,631 | 45.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,416 | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,806 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,415 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,408 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,493 | 11.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,676 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,764 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,945 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,746 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,349 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,183 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,734 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,747 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 781 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,084 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,585 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,813 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,772 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,487 | 39.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,326 | 60.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,249 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,150 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,396 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,972 | 38.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,621 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,118 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,154 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,838 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08618 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,334 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,462 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,853 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,877 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,859 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,577 | 87.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,282 | 12.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,133 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,140 | 71.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,730 | 23.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 701 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,361 | 24.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,325 | 62.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 131 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,011 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,652 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,557 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,820 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,417 | 11.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 516 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,792 | 4.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,027 | 5.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08618 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,607 | 11.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,444 | 10.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,153 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,555 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,550 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,841 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,372 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,080 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 599 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 612 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08618 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,839 | 63.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,728 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,093 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 654 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 600 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,016 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08618 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 380 | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,332 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 247 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,522 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,545 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 137 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 832 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,429 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,329 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,702 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 547 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,575 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,530 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,338 | 57.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,684 | 47.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,866 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08618 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,403 | 68.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,885 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,041 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,457 | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 950 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,391 | 24.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08618 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,359 | 28.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,937 | 25.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,429 | 9.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,113 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 717 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 940 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,090 | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08618 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 244 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 720 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 511 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 573 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,103 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,930 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,489 | 22.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,260 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,755 | 30.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08618 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 965 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,085 | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,742 | 24.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,039 | 32.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,143 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 611 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08618 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,329 | 67.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 251 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,273 | 23.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 711 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 156 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08618 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,482 | 25.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,680 | 41.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,943 | 21.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,708 | 12.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08618 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 344 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 813 | 14.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 882 | 16.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 951 | 17.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,703 | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 735 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08618 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,936 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $872 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,084 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,813 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,216 | 23.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,154 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,893 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,731 | 48.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,958 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,254 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08618 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,076 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,967 | 56.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,786 | 26.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 439 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,490 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,287 | 66.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08618 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,745 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 754 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 282 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,929 | 30.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,105 | 16.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,675 | 44.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,892 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,198 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,396 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,295 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 333 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,159 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,803 | 34.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08618 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,950 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,612 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,922 | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,613 | 54.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 902 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08618 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,510 | 85.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,188 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,537 | 466.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,537 | 466.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,537 | 466.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 550 | 46.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,505 | 126.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,782 | 234.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08618 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,241 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,575 | 81.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,666 | 18.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,847 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,234 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 470 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,115 | 3.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08618 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,813 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,356 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
Trenton, NJ08618