Trenton, New Jersey - Facts & Figures
Trenton was established in 1719 by Quakers looking for religious freedom, and today it is the capital of New Jersey. The initial industry of Trenton was pottery and rope mills. With its rich history, it's no wonder that modern Trenton is full of museums and traditional events. Visitors can enjoy the New Jersey State Museum, the New Jersey World War II Memorial, the State Planetarium and the War Memorial. Trenton also offers sports teams such as The Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees’ AA baseball team, and the Trenton Devils, the New Jersey Devils’ AA hockey squad. The Sun National Bank Center offers concerts, sports events and other large scale entertainment events for residents and tourists.
- Population: 85,009
- Industries: Construction; Public administration; Accommodation and food services; Administrative and support and waste management services; Educational services; Health care
- Area Codes: 609
- Zip Codes: 08601, 08602, 08603, 08604, 08605, 08606, 08607, 08608, 08609, 08610, 08611, 08618, 08619, 08620, 08625, 08628, 08629, 08638, 08640, 08641, 08645, 08646, 08647, 08648, 08650, 08666, 08677, 08690, 08691, 08695
- Surrounding Cities: Philadelphia, PA; Morrisville borough, PA; Ewing, NJ; White Horse, NJ; Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ; Yardley borough, PA; Yardville-Groveville, NJ; Woodside, PA Lawrenceville, NJ