ZIP Code 08629 Demographics & Data

About Trenton, NJ (ZIP Code 08629)

New Jersey

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 08629

The 08629 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Trenton, NJ in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate is 13,942. About 11.4% of residents in ZIP Code 08629 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 33.7 years. It is estimated that about 11.6% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,635. An estimated 15% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $63,094.

Population in 08629

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08629 is 13,942.

Trenton, NJ

The 08629 ZIP Code is associated with Trenton, NJ in Mercer County.

Area Codes associated with 08629

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08629 include 609.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08629

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:42 pm
Sunrise in 08629 6:44 am
Sunrise in 08629 4:42 pm

Weather forecast for 08629

This Afternoon's forecast for 08629: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08629

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08629 Fair

Internet in 08629

An estimated 88.8% of households in ZIP Code 08629 have a computer, while about 76.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08629

Males make up an estimated 50.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 08629, while females comprise about 49.1%.

Health Insurance in 08629

Approximately 20.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08629 (Trenton, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08629

The median household income in ZIP Code 08629 is $63,094, while the region's mean household income is $69,762. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,635. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08629 of $21,635 is approximately 49.39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 14.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately56.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 08629 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.2% of 08629 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08629

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.6%
$200,000 or more per year 1.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08629

In ZIP Code 08629, 80.2% of the population graduated high school, while 11.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.7% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08629

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.7%
Some college, no degree 22.1%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 7.4%
Graduate or professional degree 4.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08629

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08629, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 37.1% of 08629 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08629 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (47.5%), followed by White (43.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08629

Industry Percent
White 43.1%
Black or African American 47.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 7.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08629

In ZIP Code 08629, 53.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 33.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 10.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mercer County region.

Language Spoken in 08629

Language Spoken Percent
English only 53.5%
Spanish 33.8%
Other Indo-European languages 10.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 1.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08629

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08629, an estimated 52.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Mercer County region.

Age of Housing in 08629

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 52.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08629

Residents of ZIP Code 08629 are younger than average. The median age of 33.7 years in ZIP Code 08629 is approximately 11.55% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 08629 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 08629 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08629

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.9%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 6.1%
25 to 34 years 19.2%
35 to 44 years 15.0%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 2.7%
65 to 74 years 6.4%
75 to 84 years 2.5%
85 years and over 0.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08629 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08629

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08629 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08629 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08629 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08629

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 79.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08629

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08629 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08629 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes electricity rates in 08629 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08629

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08629 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08629

Month ZIP Code 08629 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.94 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.91 3 6.31
Mar 4.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.41 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.51 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.94 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.29 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes solar power levels in 08629 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08629

In 08629, 68.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.6 minutes. Approximately 25.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08629 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 08629 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08629

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 4.3%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Retail trade 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.2%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.4%
Other services, except public administration 7.1%
Public administration 5.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08629 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08629, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08629 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mercer County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08629

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 150
Credit reporting or credit repair services 39
Debt collection 5
Checking or savings account 2
Credit card 2
Other 4
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08629

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 92
Incorrect information on your report 76
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 14
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Fraud or scam 3
Other 12
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 08629. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.