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ZIP Code 08608
Trenton, NJ, Mercer County
Population
1,250
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,956
City
Trenton
ZIP 08608 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08608 at a glance
- ZIP 08608 (Trenton) is about 3.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,201, 41% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,400 (71% below New Jersey) and median rent is $996 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08608
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08608, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,201
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$132,400
Median rent
$996/mo
Homeownership
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
33.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
268
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,302
$198M annual payroll
PPP loans
$14.2M
173 loans
Campaign donations
$28.99K
78% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08608, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,115
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,294
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08608, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.5%
U.S. 11.1% +10.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 08608
ZIP codes near 08608
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08609Trenton | 1.8 mi | 1.3 |
| 08629Trenton | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| 08638The College of New Jersey | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| 08611Trenton | 2.7 mi | 2.9 |
| 08618The College of New Jersey | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| 08610White Horse | 3.4 mi | 7.4 |
| 08619Mercerville | 3.8 mi | 10 |
| 08628Washington Crossing | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| 19054Levittown | 4.6 mi | 4.1 |
| 19067Fairless Hills | 4.9 mi | 31.5 |
| 19030Fairless Hills | 5 mi | 5.1 |
| 08648Lawrenceville | 5.3 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08608?
- ZIP code 08608 is in Trenton, NJ (Mercer County).
- What county is ZIP code 08608 in?
- ZIP code 08608 is mostly in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08608?
- About 1,250 people live in the 08608 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.