08620 ZIP Code
Trenton, New jersey
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 08620 |
| City/Town: | Trenton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,913 |
| Median Household Income: | $111,141 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,046 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,397 |
| Median Home Value: | $316,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1701, -74.6513 |
Population Information (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,913 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,206 | 55.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,707 | 44.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 650 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 621 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 368 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 358 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,382 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,099 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,392 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,583 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,074 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,025 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,124 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 945 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 292 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $316,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,370 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,397 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,265 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 132 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,462 | 81.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 803 | 18.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,534 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 268 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 572 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,045 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,738 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,129 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,205 | 23.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 577 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08620 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $111,141 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,333 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $133,693 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,046 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,282 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,876 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 389 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,938 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,594 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,037 | 17.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 205 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,914 | 84.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,205 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 349 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 177 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 268 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 369 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 997 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 397 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 500 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08620 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 30 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 229 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 163 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 263 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 387 | 9.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 651 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,002 | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 521 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 848 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08620 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,741 | 80.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 238 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 4 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 56 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 593 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08620 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 680 | 11.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 323 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 380 | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 391 | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 296 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 86 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 370 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 676 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,430 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 447 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 300 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 473 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 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 (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,096 | 85.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,913 | 76.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,386 | 26.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 541 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08620 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,205 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,751 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,709 | 40.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 279 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 160 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 90 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08620 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,555 | 80.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 181 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 181 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 122 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 56 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 208 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 52 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 42 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08620 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 21 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 334 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 330 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 449 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 285 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 938 | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,081 | 24.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 276 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 683 | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08620 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 47 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 449 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 688 | 15.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,665 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,182 | 26.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 366 | 8.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08620 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,469 | 81.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 39 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 398 | 9.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 318 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08620 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 139 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,229 | 28.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,590 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,307 | 30.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08620 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 14 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 273 | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,133 | 32.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,554 | 44.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 370 | 10.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08620 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,373 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,004 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,370 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,265 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,384 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 640 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 501 | 11.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,117 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,225 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,686 | 39.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08620 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,393 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,030 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,862 | 44.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 116 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 330 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,131 | 17.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08620 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,041 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 196 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 95 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 764 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 420 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 566 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,012 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 452 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,637 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,350 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 106 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 636 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 608 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08620 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,517 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,273 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 253 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 989 | 77.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 140 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,825 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 345 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,088 | 315.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,088 | 315.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,088 | 315.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 272 | 78.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 71 | 20.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 440 | 127.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08620 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,263 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,777 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,486 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 898 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 538 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08620 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,265 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,110 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Trenton, NJ08620