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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08610

Mercer County · Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Typical home value

$352,628[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.9%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+24.1%
vs metro
-24.2%
vs state
-38.1%
ZIP 08610 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08610 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08610 is worth $352,628 — 24.2% below the Trenton-Princeton, NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,685 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,685[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,270[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mercer County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
33,465[3]
Median household income
$83,906[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Mercer County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,900[5]
Moved in
8,722
Moved out
10,622

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
1
  • Hamilton West-Watson

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hamilton Township Public School District

    1,427 students

  • Albert E Grice Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hamilton Township Public School District

    959 students

  • Grace A Dunn Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Trenton Public School District

    681 students

  • George E. Wilson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hamilton Township Public School District

    509 students

  • Pace Charter School of Hamilton

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Pace Charter School of Hamilton

    454 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$20,214

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,783
Loan principal$282,102
Down payment$70,526
Total interest paid$359,806

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.59
Monthly cost to own$2,682
Monthly rent$1,685

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
46th percentile[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08610?
The typical home in 08610 is worth $352,628, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08610?
Home values in 08610 are down 1.9% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08610?
A typical home in 08610 rents for about $1,685 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 08610?
The effective property tax rate in 08610 is 2.1% — roughly $7,270 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08610?
ZIP code 08610 has a population of 33,465 and a median household income of $83,906.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Trenton, NJ

    Typical home
    $308,053
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Trenton, NJ

    Typical home
    $428,241
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Mercerville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $431,331
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Trenton, NJ

    Typical home
    $270,551
    Gross yield
    8.9%
  • Trenton, NJ

    Typical home
    $259,413
    Gross yield
  • Lawrenceville CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $463,425
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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