08608 ZIP Code — Trenton, NJ

Mercer County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08608 is located in Trenton, New Jersey, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 0.32 square miles and serves a population of 786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08608

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 89%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 08608 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

786

population

0.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08646 Trenton (1.2 mi) 08645 Trenton (1.2 mi) 08695 Trenton (1.2 mi) 08666 Trenton (1.2 mi) 08647 Trenton (1.2 mi) 08609 Trenton (1.6 mi) 08629 Trenton (1.9 mi) 08611 Trenton (2.3 mi) 08638 Trenton (2.6 mi) 08618 Trenton (2.7 mi) 19067 Morrisville (2.8 mi) 08619 Trenton (3.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	786
Population density	2,456 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.32 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.2188
Longitude	-74.7668
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	30.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	11.0%	25.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	28.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.6%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

786

Population

2,456

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

Median household income

$24,234

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,024

Median monthly rent

11.1%

Home ownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

18.8%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	164	20.9%
18 and over	622	79.1%
65 and over	116	14.8%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55%

Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

Other race 9.8%

Two or more races 9.6%

White 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	517	55%
Hispanic or Latino	154	16.4%
Other race	92	9.8%
Two or more races	90	9.6%
White	56	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	3.2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	30.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	11.0%	25.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	28.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	15.6%	14.8%

Under $10k 19.1%

$10k–$15k 17.6%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.1%
$10k–$15k	17.6%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 58.8%

$100k–$150k 41.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,024
Owner occupied	11.1%
Renter occupied	88.9%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	45.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	41.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	17.6%
1 bedroom	39.6%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	8.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	38.5%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	24.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	12.2%
Cohabiting couple	30	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	192	41.7%
Female householder, no spouse	182	39.6%
Households with children under 18	62	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	25.2%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.4%	59.9%
Married	18.6%	19.0%
Separated	15.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.6%
Divorced	5.2%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 21.4%

Some college, no degree 38.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	25.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	50.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	38	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 33.0%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Professional & management 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	14.9%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 29.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 36.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	42.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	84.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	704	89.6%
Spanish	62	8.8%
Other Indo-European	62	8.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	670	85.2%
Born in same state	595	75.7%
Born in different state	379	48.2%
Foreign born	75	9.5%
Naturalized citizen	116	14.8%
Not a US citizen	86	74.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.5%
Internet access	85.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08608

What city is ZIP code 08608 in?

ZIP code 08608 is primarily assigned to Trenton, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08608 in?

ZIP code 08608 falls within Mercer County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08608 mostly rentals?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 08608 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08608?

29% of residents in ZIP code 08608 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 08608?

Health data for ZIP code 08608 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 08608 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 08608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 08608 in?

ZIP code 08608 observes the EST timezone.