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ZIP 08690

Part of Trenton, NJ
Pop. 18,841·Mercer County·166th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,118/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$153
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08690 · $2,118
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$2,060/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
$25,416/yr
At $2,118/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMercer County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08690 (Trenton, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,841
Median income
$127,339
Median age
47
Renters
17.9%
Age distribution
17.2%
15.6%
26%
15.5%
25.7%
Under 1817.2%
18–3415.6%
35–5426%
55–6415.5%
65+25.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black4.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian5.9%
Education (25+)
24.5%
28.1%
42.4%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+42.4%
Housing tenure
82.1%
17.9%
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08690 in Trenton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,158 → $127,339
up 21.1%
Population
20,445 → 18,841
down 7.8%
Renter share
16.7% → 17.9%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.6% → 42.4%
-2.2 pts
Median age
47.5 → 47
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $127,339 today, compared with $105,158 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 20,445 residents to roughly 18,841. College-educated residents now make up 42.4% of adults here, versus 44.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08690 covers Trenton, NJ. The median rent here is $2,118/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($127,339/yr), ZIP 08690 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08690?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08690 (Trenton, NJ) is $2,118. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08690 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08690's median rent of $2,118/mo is $153 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08690 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08690 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #166 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,118/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08690?

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 $2,118/mo in ZIP 08690. The local median household income is $127,339/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08690?

Rent in ZIP 08690 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08690 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08690 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,118/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($127,339/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08690 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08690 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.9% of ZIP 08690 households are renters, while 82.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08690 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08690 compare to the rest of Trenton?

ZIP 08690 is more affordable than Trenton overall. At $2,118/mo, it's $21 below the Trenton citywide median of $2,139/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08690 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08690 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,118/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 08690's median household income ($127,339/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08690 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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