08690 ZIP Code
Trenton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08690 |
| City/Town: | Trenton |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,959 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,181 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,251 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,179 |
| Median Home Value: | $334,700 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2258, -74.6601 |
Population Information (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,959 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,184 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,775 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 921 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 642 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 919 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,103 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 815 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,066 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,538 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,285 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,693 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,879 | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,211 | 16.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,363 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 524 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $334,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,602 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,179 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,962 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 217 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,703 | 84.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,259 | 15.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,559 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 146 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 617 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,749 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,966 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,396 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,603 | 29.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,082 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08690 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,181 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $131,812 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $135,833 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,251 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,426 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,963 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 463 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,810 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,429 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,144 | 21.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 390 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,444 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 400 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,263 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 236 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 606 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 611 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,252 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 65 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 499 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 655 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08690 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 152 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 57 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 345 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 348 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 814 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 870 | 10.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 754 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,110 | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,270 | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,242 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08690 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,208 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 778 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 176 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 61 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,471 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08690 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 640 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 450 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 379 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 694 | 7.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 459 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 202 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 643 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,482 | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,737 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 754 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 543 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 971 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.7% | 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 (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,989 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,822 | 84.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,975 | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 732 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08690 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,954 | 74.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,583 | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,991 | 37.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 234 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 159 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08690 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,712 | 69.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,235 | 15.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 111 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 58 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 239 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 661 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 120 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08690 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 127 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 902 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 613 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,424 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,258 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,885 | 23.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,545 | 18.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 142 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 265 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08690 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 380 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,315 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,725 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,439 | 29.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 248 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08690 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,460 | 81.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 66 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,050 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 303 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08690 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 330 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,258 | 28.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,305 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,069 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08690 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 21 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 258 | 3.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 365 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,789 | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,574 | 53.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 611 | 9.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08690 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,428 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,087 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,602 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,962 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,655 | 58.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,425 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,136 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,929 | 24.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,732 | 21.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,560 | 44.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08690 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,777 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,767 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,122 | 58.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 80 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 729 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,066 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08690 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,724 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 426 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 48 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,241 | 33.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 895 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,114 | 29.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,891 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,037 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,721 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,262 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 62 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,155 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,045 | 46.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08690 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,535 | 92.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,352 | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 657 | 48.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 695 | 51.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 269 | 19.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,709 | 88.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 131 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,250 | 1717.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,250 | 1717.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,250 | 1717.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 738 | 563.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 204 | 155.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 262 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08690 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,038 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,595 | 87.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,443 | 12.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 754 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,021 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 511 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 157 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08690 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,962 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,512 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Trenton, NJ08690