08609

Trenton, NJ

Total Population

12,799

Median Household Income

$46,849

Median Home Value

$90,700

Median Rent

$1,129

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$46,849

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$90,700

100.3% above state median

Rent

$1,129

100% above state median

Median Age

38.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Trenton, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 11.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$46,849

-37.7% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-31,562,852

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.70 people

Total Households

4,607

Family Households

20.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

40.9%

#2 Industry

Finance

14.0%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

12.4%

Total Employed Residents:2,692

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

8.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

12.9%

593 workers

Public Transit

10.7%

490 workers

Total Commuting Workers:4,582

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (12.9% work from home)

Good public transit usage (10.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

88.2%

4,910 employed

Labor Force

5,565

655 unemployed

Median Age

38.1 years

Per Capita Income

$42,335

Poverty Rate

21.6%