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ZIP 08618

Part of Trenton, NJ
Pop. 35,634·Mercer County·168th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,115/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
+$150
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ZIP 08618 · $2,115
More expensive than 66% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,380/yr
At $2,115/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMercer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08618 (Trenton, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,634
Median income
$50,390
Median age
35
Renters
54.2%
Age distribution
22.6%
27.4%
21.1%
12.5%
16.3%
Under 1822.6%
18–3427.4%
35–5421.1%
55–6412.5%
65+16.3%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
22.6%
59.4%
15.7%
White22.6%
Black59.4%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
14.6%
36.1%
24.6%
24.7%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
45.8%
54.2%
Owner45.8%
Renter54.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08618 in Trenton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,628 → $50,390
up 18.2%
Population
39,148 → 35,634
down 9.0%
Renter share
59% → 54.2%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 24.7%
+0.8 pts
Median age
33.7 → 35
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,628 to $50,390 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 08618 in Trenton, NJ losing about 3,514 residents over the five-year window, down 9.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 59% to 54.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08618 covers Trenton, NJ. The median rent here is $2,115/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 50% of local median household income ($50,390/yr), ZIP 08618 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08618?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08618 (Trenton, NJ) is $2,115. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08618 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08618's median rent of $2,115/mo is $150 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08618 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08618 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #168 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,115/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08618?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,115/mo in ZIP 08618. The local median household income is $50,390/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08618?

Rent in ZIP 08618 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08618 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08618 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,115/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($50,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08618 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 08618 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.2% of ZIP 08618 households are renters, while 45.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 08618 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 08618 compare to the rest of Trenton?

ZIP 08618 is more affordable than Trenton overall. At $2,115/mo, it's $24 below the Trenton citywide median of $2,139/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08618 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08618 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $2,115/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 08618's median household income ($50,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08618 50%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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