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ZIP 08610

Part of Trenton, NJ
Pop. 33,465·Mercer County·198th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,845/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$120
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08610 · $1,845
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,820/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,140/yr
At $1,845/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMercer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08610 (Trenton, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,465
Median income
$83,906
Median age
38.9
Renters
34%
Age distribution
24.8%
19.7%
30.6%
14.4%
Under 1824.8%
18–3419.7%
35–5430.6%
55–6410.5%
65+14.4%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
45%
13.2%
45.9%
White45%
Black13.2%
Hispanic45.9%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
13.1%
37.4%
25.5%
24%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08610 in Trenton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,493 → $83,906
up 11.1%
Population
32,159 → 33,465
up 4.1%
Renter share
33.4% → 34%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 24%
+1.7 pts
Median age
38.2 → 38.9
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $75,493 to $83,906 across the same window, up 11.1% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 32,159 residents to roughly 33,465.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08610 covers Trenton, NJ. The median rent here is $1,845/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($83,906/yr), ZIP 08610 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08610 (Trenton, NJ) is $1,845. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08610's median rent of $1,845/mo is $120 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08610 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08610 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #198 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,845/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,845/mo in ZIP 08610. The local median household income is $83,906/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08610?

Rent in ZIP 08610 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08610 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,845/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($83,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08610 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 08610 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08610 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08610 compare to the rest of Trenton?

ZIP 08610 is more affordable than Trenton overall. At $1,845/mo, it's $294 below the Trenton citywide median of $2,139/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,845/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 08610's median household income ($83,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08610 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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