ZIP Code 08609, NJ
Living in 08609
Bikeability
65
Walkability
89
Commute
79
Public Transit
70
Affordability
72
Public Safety
33
Airports
66
Hospitals
28
Colleges
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
13k
Population
-1k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black51%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate39%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$3.5k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
77%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office20%
Service40%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Walked10%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$84k
Median Home Value
-$53k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$916
Median Monthly Rent
+$95 (2010–19)
18%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached42%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier61%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K57%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08609
United States45
New Jersey50
Trenton Metro Area46
Mercer County46
Property Crime in 08609
United States48
New Jersey32
Trenton Metro Area38
Mercer County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (82%)(15%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08609
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding66
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08609, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08609, NJ
Trenton Catholic Lower School
1 miles, SE
Trenton Catholic Academy-Upper
1 miles, SE
Notre Dame High School
2 miles, N
Holy Trinity School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08609, NJ
Thomas Edison State University
2 miles, W
The College of New Jersey
4 miles, NW
Rider University
4 miles, N
Princeton University
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08609, NJ
St Francis Medical Center
1 miles, S
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Trenton Psychiatric Hosp
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08609, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
5 miles, NW
Philadelphia International Airport
36 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
44 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, NW