Trenton city, NJ

ZIP 08611 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Trenton city, NJ (08611)

Median Income

$50,806

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,110

Wealth inflow

Population

32,786

Unemployment

9.1%

5.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,110 for ZIP 08611 (Trenton city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.1%+146% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-43% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

26.4%+125% vs US avg

419

Establishments

4,071

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Administrative support

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction11.4%
Manufacturing6.0%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities10.3%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.8%
Professional, scientific, management17.9%
Education, health care, social20.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.4%
Other services2.7%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08611 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 16.0%, median income rose 8.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.3%.

Median Income

$50,806

-32% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate