Trenton, NJ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 08601 serves a portion of Trenton, New Jersey, within Mercer County. This community is home to approximately 20,509 residents, with a median age of 30.2 years. The median household income of $76,627 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $559,377 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 60% owner-occupied and 40% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Trenton is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 147 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 22% and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 08601 reflects the economic character of Mercer County in New Jersey.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 20,509 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,045 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $76,627 | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $559,377 | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 147 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.9% | ↑ 83% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 22% | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.2 yrs | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,254 | — |