ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08611

Part of Trenton, NJ

Pop. 31,995·Mercer County·190th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$1,955/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

-1.0%

vs US Median

+$23

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 08611 · $1,955

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 08611 is 1% below its high of $1,975 in August 2026, at $1,955 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08611 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,788) is $1,420 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,260); a 1-bedroom is $1,450.

Rank in Trenton

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Trenton.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08611. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,460/yr

At $1,955/mo median

Location

CityTrenton

StateNJ

CountyMercer County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -1.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08611 covers Trenton, NJ. The median rent here is $1,955/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($56,788/yr), ZIP 08611 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,955/mo in ZIP 08611. The local median household income is $56,788/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08611?

Rent in ZIP 08611 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1% below its high of $1,975 in August 2026.

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

ZIP 08611 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #190 of 209 at $1,955/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08611 changed +1.6%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.