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Trenton, MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48183.

Population

18,125

Land area

7.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,502

ZIP codes

1

Trenton and its ZIP codes

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Trenton at a glance

  • Trenton is about 14 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 64th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • The median household income is $82,212, 13% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,600 (9% below Michigan) and median rent is $880 a month.

Local data for Trenton, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Trenton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$82,212

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$210,600

Median rent

$880/mo

Homeownership

83.3%

Bachelor's or higher

27.5%

Median age

48.2

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,675), Irish Americans (2,585), Polish Americans (2,427).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Trenton.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$79,422

721,389 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,715

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$20.6B

FY 2026, $11,462 per person

Wayne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Trenton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.3%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home13.4%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Trenton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

937

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,357

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 19°F

34.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Trenton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

ZIP codes in Trenton

1 in or overlapping Trenton. Population shown

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Cities near Trenton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RiverviewCity1.8 mi4.6
WoodhavenCity2.3 mi6.4
GibraltarCity3.6 mi3.7
SouthgateCity4.2 mi6.9
WyandotteCity4.9 mi5.3
Flat RockCity5.2 mi6.6
RockwoodCity5.9 mi2.5
South RockwoodVillage6.7 mi3.3
TaylorCity6.7 mi23.6
Lincoln ParkCity7.1 mi5.8
EcorseCity7.8 mi2.8
Allen ParkCity8.2 mi7
MelvindaleCity9.4 mi2.7
River RougeCity9.5 mi2.7
RomulusCity10 mi35.6
Estral BeachVillage11 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Trenton, MI in?
Trenton is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What ZIP codes are in Trenton, MI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Trenton include 48183.
What is the population of Trenton, MI?
About 18,125 people live in Trenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Trenton?
Nearby places include Riverview (1.8 mi), Woodhaven (2.3 mi), Gibraltar (3.6 mi), Southgate (4.2 mi), Wyandotte (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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