ZIP Code 08605 in Trenton, NJ

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Trenton, New Jersey
County:Mercer County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:49:05 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:609 / 640
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.2167, -74.7433
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08605 - Trenton, NJ

ZIP Code 08605, Trenton

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMercer County, NJ
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points28 (8 businesses)
PO Boxes20
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 08608
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box ZIP code with 20 boxes serving a small section of downtown Trenton
  • The facility primarily serves 8 business customers who maintain PO Boxes
  • S Montgomery St is the only street associated with this ZIP, with delivery handled through unit designations
  • Most residents in this area receive mail through neighboring ZIP 08608, which surrounds this facility
  • The ZIP code is located in Trenton's Hanover Academy neighborhood, near Mill Hill and Downtown districts
  • This postal facility has city carrier delivery status but operates primarily as a PO Box service point

Postal Services

The post office serves S Montgomery St, the only street route in this ZIP. The facility handles mail for 8 businesses that prefer PO Box service over street delivery. Most Trenton residents in this area receive their mail through the neighboring 08608 carrier routes. This setup isn't unusual for state capitals, where government operations and business districts create demand for dedicated PO Box facilities separate from residential delivery zones.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Facility

With only S Montgomery St in the delivery area, this facility serves a compact downtown zone. The street name references Revolutionary War General Richard Montgomery, reflecting Trenton's historical significance as New Jersey's capital city.

Nearby Areas

Hanover Academy Mill Hill Downtown Ewing and Carroll Battle Monument

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 08605 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:27Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 08605 is located in Mercer County, New Jersey, within the Trenton-Princeton, NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45940) and New Jersey's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 383,286 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 08605. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Trenton-Princeton, NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:45940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:383,286Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:412.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Trenton, NJ PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3474000Source: Census
Place Name:Trenton city; New JerseySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


08606 | | 08604

Schools in ZIP Code 08605


We could not locate which school district 08605 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Trenton Central High School - Main Campus 400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
District: Trenton City School DistrictNearby
Robbins Elementary School 283 Tyler Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
District: Trenton City School DistrictNearby
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School 544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
District: UnknownNearby
Washington Elementary School 331 Emory Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
District: Trenton City School DistrictNearby
Hedgepeth Williams Middle School 301 Gladstone Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
District: Trenton City School DistrictNearby
The Newgrange School 526 S Olden Ave
Hamilton, NJ 08629
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trenton Catholic Lower School 177 Leonard Ave
Hamilton, NJ 08610
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sprout U School Of The Arts 27 E Paul Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 08605


St Francis Medical Center-School Of Radiologic Technology 601 Hamilton Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629-1986
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Francis Medical Center School Of Nursing 601 Hamilton Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629-1986
Type: Post Secondary
Thomas Edison State University 111 W State St
Trenton, NJ 08608
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College 1001 Spruce Street
Ewing, NJ 08638-3957
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville 2572 Brunswick Pike, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Bordentown 610 Rt 206
Bordentown, NJ 08505
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov