Trenton city, NJ

ZIP 08608 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Trenton city, NJ (08608)

Median Income

N/A

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+72

Wealth inflow

Population

1,118

Unemployment

11.8%

8.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 72 for ZIP 08608 (Trenton city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

11.8%+218% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

26.1%+123% vs US avg

268

Establishments

2,302

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Transportation

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction9.1%
Retail trade3.6%
Transportation, utilities23.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate18.2%
Professional, scientific, management16.1%
Education, health care, social12.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.5%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08608 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 29.1%, median income fell 100.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased NaN%.

Median Income

N/A

Unemployment Rate