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ZIP 08611

Part of Trenton, NJ
Pop. 31,995·Mercer County·191st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,909/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$56
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ZIP 08611 · $1,909
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,830/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
$22,908/yr
At $1,909/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMercer County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.5% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08611 (Trenton, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,995
Median income
$56,788
Median age
34.6
Renters
61%
Age distribution
28.8%
21.7%
28.5%
Under 1828.8%
18–3421.7%
35–5428.5%
55–6411.2%
65+9.8%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
19.7%
21.5%
62.3%
White19.7%
Black21.5%
Hispanic62.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
30.8%
34.9%
18.4%
16%
No HS diploma30.8%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college18.4%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
39%
61%
Owner39%
Renter61%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08611 in Trenton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,962 → $56,788
up 32.2%
Population
31,283 → 31,995
up 2.3%
Renter share
61.8% → 61%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
14.1% → 16%
+1.9 pts
Median age
34 → 34.6
+0.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $42,962 to $56,788 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.2% shift. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 31,283 residents to roughly 31,995.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08611 covers Trenton, NJ. The median rent here is $1,909/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($56,788/yr), ZIP 08611 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08611 (Trenton, NJ) is $1,909. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08611's median rent of $1,909/mo is $56 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08611 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08611 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #191 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,909/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,909/mo in ZIP 08611. The local median household income is $56,788/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08611?

Rent in ZIP 08611 has decreased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08611 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,909/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($56,788/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08611 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61% of ZIP 08611 households are renters, while 39% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 08611 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 08611 compare to the rest of Trenton?

ZIP 08611 is more affordable than Trenton overall. At $1,909/mo, it's $230 below the Trenton citywide median of $2,139/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,909/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 08611's median household income ($56,788/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08611 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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