08629 ZIP Code — Trenton, NJ
Mercer County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08629 is located in Trenton, New Jersey, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of 13,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08629
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $79,724.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.
13,075
population
0.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08629 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08629
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Trenton | Acceptable |
| Trenton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08609 Trenton (0.6 mi)
08666 Trenton (0.7 mi)
08695 Trenton (0.7 mi)
08646 Trenton (0.7 mi)
08645 Trenton (0.7 mi)
08647 Trenton (0.7 mi)
08608 Trenton (1.9 mi)
08619 Trenton (2.1 mi)
08611 Trenton (2.2 mi)
08610 Trenton (2.8 mi)
08638 Trenton (2.9 mi)
08618 Trenton (3.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,075 |
| Population density | 16,551 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2204 |
| Longitude | -74.7306 |
| 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 | 33.0% | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 25.8% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 28.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 15.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
13,075
Population
16,551
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$79,724
Median household income
$30,700
Per capita income
$131,800
Median home value
$1,232
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
3,284
Housing units
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
260
Under 5
252
405
5–9
393
383
10–14
372
413
15–19
402
461
20–24
448
1,219
25–34
1,186
813
35–44
791
883
45–54
859
364
55–59
355
484
60–64
470
539
65–74
524
255
75–84
249
150
85+
145
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,660 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 10,415 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,862 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
32.3%
Hispanic or Latino
23.7%
Other race
22.1%
White
17.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,536 | 32.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,070 | 23.7% |
| Other race | 3,790 | 22.1% |
| White | 3,045 | 17.8% |
| Two or more races | 403 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 25.8% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 28.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 15.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $79,724 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
22.6%
$100k–$150k
28.7%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
0.4%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,232 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 30.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.1% |
| Electricity | 17.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 8.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,928 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 256 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 896 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,180 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,327 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,252 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 44.0% |
| Married | 47.0% | 36.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.9%
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
3.1%
Bachelor's degree
8.2%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 108 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 169 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,107 | 35.1% |
| High school | 835 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 937 | 29.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Retail trade
11.9%
Public administration
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.4% |
| Service | 28.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 20.1% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
34.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 25.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 52.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 375 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,563 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 3,351 | 26.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,584 | 20.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 715 | 5.7% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,409 | 56.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,768 | 51.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,746 | 43.9% |
| Foreign born | 641 | 4.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,666 | 43.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,727 | 48.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 430 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 299 | 2.3% |
| French | 269 | 2.1% |
| Irish | 142 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 26 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 23 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08629
What city is ZIP code 08629 in?
ZIP code 08629 is primarily assigned to Trenton, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08629 in?
ZIP code 08629 falls within Mercer County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 08629?
Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 08629 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08629?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08629?
The median home value in ZIP code 08629 is $131,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 08629?
ZIP code 08629 has an estimated population of 13,075 residents, with a density of 16,530 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08629 in?
ZIP code 08629 observes the EST timezone.