08610 ZIP Code — Trenton, NJ
Mercer County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08610 is located in Trenton, New Jersey, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 7.44 square miles and serves a population of 32,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08610
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $82,945. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.
32,324
population
7.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08610 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08610
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Trenton | Acceptable |
| Trenton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08611 Trenton (2 mi)
08629 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08646 Trenton (2.9 mi)
08647 Trenton (2.9 mi)
08666 Trenton (2.9 mi)
08645 Trenton (2.9 mi)
08695 Trenton (2.9 mi)
08609 Trenton (3.3 mi)
08620 Trenton (3.3 mi)
08619 Trenton (3.8 mi)
08608 Trenton (3.9 mi)
08690 Trenton (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,324 |
| Population density | 4,345 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1846 |
| Longitude | -74.7068 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 609 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 25.8% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 28.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 15.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,324
Population
4,345
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$82,945
Median household income
$35,616
Per capita income
$230,000
Median home value
$1,412
Median monthly rent
66.5%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
8,117
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
993
Under 5
943
1,012
5–9
961
1,077
10–14
1,022
1,052
15–19
999
937
20–24
890
2,227
25–34
2,114
2,528
35–44
2,400
2,282
45–54
2,168
1,067
55–59
1,014
987
60–64
938
1,501
65–74
1,426
655
75–84
623
261
85+
247
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,323 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 25,001 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,713 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.4%
Hispanic or Latino
19.5%
Other race
11.2%
Black or African American
11.2%
Two or more races
9%
Asian
4.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,840 | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,835 | 19.5% |
| Other race | 4,492 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,478 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,616 | 9% |
| Asian | 1,887 | 4.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 25.8% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 28.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 15.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $82,945 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k–$300k
42.1%
$300k–$500k
17.5%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,412 |
| Owner occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter occupied | 33.5% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.7% |
| Electricity | 14.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,295 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 785 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,696 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,896 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,637 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,522 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 33.4% |
| Married | 49.5% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 298 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 555 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,344 | 41.4% |
| High school | 1,692 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,185 | 27.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
8.2%
Public administration
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.7% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 4.3% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 18.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,021 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 26.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,388 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 6,179 | 20.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,483 | 14.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,314 | 4.3% |
| Other languages | 217 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,137 | 74.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,511 | 69.6% |
| Born in different state | 18,423 | 57.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,626 | 5.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,187 | 25.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,707 | 45.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,690 | 8.3% |
| French | 1,662 | 5.1% |
| Irish | 690 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 447 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 319 | 1% |
| English | 131 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 48 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08610
What city is ZIP code 08610 in?
ZIP code 08610 is primarily assigned to Trenton, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08610 in?
ZIP code 08610 falls within Mercer County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 08610?
Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 08610 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 08610?
ZIP code 08610 has an estimated population of 32,324 residents, with a density of 4,345 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08610?
The median household income in ZIP code 08610 is $82,945, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08610?
The median home value in ZIP code 08610 is $230,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08610 in?
ZIP code 08610 observes the EST timezone.