08638 ZIP Code
Trenton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08638 |
| City/Town: | Trenton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,804 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,194 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,483 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,960 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,800 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2540, -74.7634 |
Population Information (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,804 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,292 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,512 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,025 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,175 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,425 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,787 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,610 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,383 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,192 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,082 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,291 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,360 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,270 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 692 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 512 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,507 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,960 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,698 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,262 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,088 | 58.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,610 | 41.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,782 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 689 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,160 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,665 | 35.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,819 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,014 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,860 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,575 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08638 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,194 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,881 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,399 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,483 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,953 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,136 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 799 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,932 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,444 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,259 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 433 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,739 | 40.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,485 | 44.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 109 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 312 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,862 | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,297 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,587 | 10.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,434 | 18.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 350 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,487 | 6.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,573 | 10.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08638 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,181 | 13.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 400 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 592 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 398 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 829 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,316 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,277 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,559 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 686 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 460 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08638 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,402 | 66.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,258 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 823 | 7.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 279 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 155 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 799 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08638 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 542 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 669 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 252 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,239 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 522 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 275 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 468 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,034 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,422 | 30.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 918 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 603 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,177 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,715 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,393 | 64.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,652 | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,359 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08638 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,252 | 71.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,979 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,025 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 677 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 156 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 950 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08638 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,585 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,591 | 26.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 406 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 238 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 165 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 446 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,518 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08638 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 953 | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 654 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 181 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 696 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 546 | 5.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,202 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,787 | 17.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,161 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,736 | 27.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08638 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 223 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,293 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,780 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,049 | 40.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,530 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08638 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,326 | 72.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,403 | 16.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 857 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08638 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,552 | 17.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,268 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,294 | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,584 | 18.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08638 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 204 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 844 | 16.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 512 | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 788 | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,674 | 32.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 983 | 19.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 40 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08638 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,910 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $820 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,507 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,698 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,628 | 30.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,122 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,665 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,732 | 42.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,282 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,679 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08638 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,331 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,248 | 56.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,995 | 32.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 274 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 670 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,884 | 52.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08638 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,057 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 296 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 239 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,146 | 30.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,370 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,006 | 42.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,204 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 861 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,074 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,749 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 197 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,717 | 62.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 835 | 30.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08638 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,065 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,735 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,820 | 48.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,843 | 49.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 395 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 72 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,871 | 79.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,034 | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,933 | 477.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,933 | 477.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,933 | 477.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 702 | 67.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,303 | 126.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,662 | 257.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08638 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,779 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,623 | 77.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,156 | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,693 | 16.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,107 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 176 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 180 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08638 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,698 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,632 | 87.7% | 89.4% |
Trenton, NJ08638