08629 ZIP Code
Trenton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08629 |
| City/Town: | Trenton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,075 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,724 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,649 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,425 |
| Median Home Value: | $131,800 |
| Land Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2206, -74.7312 |
Population Information (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,075 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,627 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,448 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 512 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 798 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 755 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 815 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 909 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,405 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,604 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,742 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 719 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 954 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,063 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 504 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 295 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $131,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,232 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,425 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,260 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 165 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,119 | 73.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,141 | 26.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,286 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,016 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,264 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,174 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,374 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 291 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 760 | 8.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 407 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,724 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,635 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,867 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,649 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,085 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,570 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 428 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,800 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,278 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,147 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 145 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,045 | 23.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,536 | 42.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 301 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,790 | 29.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 403 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,070 | 31.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,558 | 42.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 335 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 828 | 6.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,359 | 33.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08629 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 127 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 352 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 211 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 304 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 876 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 739 | 17.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 968 | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 205 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 331 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08629 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,822 | 73.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,335 | 20.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 212 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 42 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 159 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08629 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 292 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 358 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 331 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 784 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 462 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 299 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 516 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,993 | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 588 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 129 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 723 | 11.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 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 (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,527 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,367 | 64.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,326 | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,461 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08629 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,714 | 87.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,173 | 27.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 594 | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 352 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 308 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 521 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08629 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,344 | 30.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,850 | 41.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 642 | 14.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 149 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 199 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 75 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 166 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08629 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 104 | 2.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 161 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 119 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 398 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 140 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,136 | 25.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 653 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,714 | 38.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08629 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 134 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 338 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,021 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,229 | 50.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 511 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 192 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08629 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,070 | 72.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 84 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 736 | 17.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 354 | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08629 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 254 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,571 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,364 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,071 | 25.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08629 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 200 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 705 | 22.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 894 | 28.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 525 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 583 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 14 | 0.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 60 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 138 | 4.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,652 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $685 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,232 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,260 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,928 | 45.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 529 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 896 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,180 | 27.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,327 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,252 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08629 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,699 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,467 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,680 | 47.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 68 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 408 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,337 | 41.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08629 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,156 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 108 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,107 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 835 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 937 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,328 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 375 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,988 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,796 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 327 | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 985 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 484 | 26.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08629 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,269 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,782 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 988 | 55.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 359 | 20.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 195 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 435 | 24.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,409 | 56.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 641 | 4.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,666 | 883.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,666 | 883.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,666 | 883.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 139 | 21.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,275 | 198.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,102 | 639.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08629 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,563 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,412 | 51.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,151 | 49.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,631 | 36.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,282 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 225 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08629 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,260 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,054 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Trenton, NJ08629