ZIP Code 08611 Demographics & Data

About Trenton, NJ (ZIP Code 08611)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 08611

The 08611 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Trenton, NJ in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate is 26,744. About 11.2% of residents in ZIP Code 08611 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.4 years. It is estimated that about 12.6% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $19,648. The median household income is $37,482, while about 28% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 08611

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08611 is 26,744.

Trenton, NJ

The 08611 ZIP Code is associated with Trenton, NJ in Mercer County.

Area Codes associated with 08611

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08611 include 609.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08611

Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 7:26 pm
Sunrise in 08611 6:37 am
Sunrise in 08611 7:26 pm

Weather forecast for 08611

Tonight's forecast for 08611: Patchy fog after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 08611

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08611 Fair

Internet in 08611

An estimated 84.1% of households in ZIP Code 08611 have a computer, while about 60.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08611

Males make up an estimated 52.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 08611, while females comprise about 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 08611

Approximately 32.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08611 (Trenton, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08611

The median household income in ZIP Code 08611 is $37,482, while the region's mean household income is $57,603. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,648. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08611 of $19,648 is approximately 54.03% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 28.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately194.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.4% of the population in 08611 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.9% of 08611 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 13.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.1%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08611

In ZIP Code 08611, 61.9% of the population graduated high school, while 12.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 19.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.6% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08611

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 19.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.6%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate or professional degree 4.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08611, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 61.6% of 08611 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08611 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (62.5%), followed by Black or African American (25.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08611. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08611

Industry Percent
White 62.5%
Black or African American 25.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 10.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08611

In ZIP Code 08611, 40.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 55.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 08611

Language Spoken Percent
English only 40.5%
Spanish 55.7%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08611, an estimated 69.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 6.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mercer County region.

Age of Housing in 08611

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 69.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Residents of ZIP Code 08611 are younger than average. The median age of 32.4 years in ZIP Code 08611 is approximately 14.96% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 08611 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 16.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 08611 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.9%
5 to 9 years 9.5%
10 to 14 years 7.9%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 7.1%
25 to 34 years 16.5%
35 to 44 years 17.3%
45 to 54 years 11.3%
55 to 59 years 4.2%
60 to 64 years 4.1%
65 to 74 years 4.6%
75 to 84 years 2.5%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08611 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08611 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08611 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 68% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08611 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08611

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 68%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611. 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 08611

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08611 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08611 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 08611. This visualizes electricity rates in 08611 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08611

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08611 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 23.13¢/kWh 17.41¢/kWh 16.27¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08611

Month ZIP Code 08611 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 08611. This visualizes solar power levels in 08611 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08611

In 08611, 64.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 18.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08611 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 16.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 08611 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08611. 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 08611

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.0%
Construction 15.5%
Manufacturing 10.1%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.3%
Information 0.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 2.2%
Public administration 4.9%

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.