08619 ZIP Code — Trenton, NJ
Mercer County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08619 is located in Trenton, New Jersey, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 9.98 square miles and serves a population of 23,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08619
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 $297,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $97,161. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,446
population
9.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08619 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08619
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08619. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Trenton | Acceptable |
| Trenton | Acceptable |
| Trenton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08629 Trenton (2.1 mi)
08609 Trenton (2.2 mi)
08690 Trenton (2.4 mi)
08645 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08647 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08646 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08666 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08695 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08648 Lawrence Township (2.9 mi)
08638 Trenton (3.3 mi)
08608 Trenton (3.8 mi)
08610 Trenton (3.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,446 |
| Population density | 2,349 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2397 |
| Longitude | -74.7000 |
| 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 | 28.5% | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 25.8% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 28.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 15.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
23,446
Population
2,349
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$97,161
Median household income
$47,975
Per capita income
$297,700
Median home value
$1,600
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
7,013
Housing units
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
691
Under 5
774
575
5–9
644
391
10–14
438
607
15–19
679
653
20–24
731
1,824
25–34
2,042
1,274
35–44
1,427
1,274
45–54
1,427
734
55–59
822
750
60–64
840
1,312
65–74
1,469
709
75–84
793
267
85+
299
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,396 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,050 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,849 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.4%
Black or African American
10%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian
4.8%
Other race
2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,280 | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,517 | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,810 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,700 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1,212 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 707 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 25.8% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 28.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 15.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.5% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $97,161 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k–$300k
40.5%
$300k–$500k
44.0%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,600 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.5% |
| Electricity | 20.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,872 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 457 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,378 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,763 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,601 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,171 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Married | 55.2% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 467 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten | 252 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,602 | 34.5% |
| High school | 1,119 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,200 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
10.3%
Public administration
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Construction
4.4%
Information
3.0%
Other services
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.6% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 20.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
8.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.2% |
| Retirement income | 31.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,261 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,981 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,230 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 539 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 297 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 253 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,385 | 86.9% |
| Born in same state | 19,891 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 16,190 | 69.1% |
| Foreign born | 494 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,061 | 13.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,079 | 67.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,017 | 17.1% |
| French | 1,541 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 745 | 3.2% |
| Irish | 419 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 341 | 1.5% |
| Norwegian | 220 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 65 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08619
What city is ZIP code 08619 in?
ZIP code 08619 is primarily assigned to Trenton, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08619 in?
ZIP code 08619 falls within Mercer County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08619?
ZIP code 08619 has an estimated population of 23,446 residents, with a density of 2,350 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08619?
The median home value in ZIP code 08619 is $297,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08619?
The median household income in ZIP code 08619 is $97,161, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08619 in?
ZIP code 08619 observes the EST timezone.