08638 — Ewing, NJ Home Values
Typical home value $322,394 as of June 2026 · 15th of 19 in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 08638, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 08638 compares in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area
ZIP code 08638 (Ewing, NJ) has a typical home value of $322,394 as of June 2026, ranking 15th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area, more expensive than about 26% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +33.4%, from $241,698 in June 2021 to $322,394 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.5× the annual rent ($1,992/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Trenton-Princeton, NJ forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Trenton.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 08638 has a population of 23,373, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 43.2% Black or African American, 34.1% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% two or more races, 1.3% Asian, and 1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School | 1555 Pennington Raod, Ewing, NJ | 0.8 mi |
| Parkway Elementary School | 446 PARKWAY AVENUE, EWING, NJ | 1.1 mi |
| Eldridge Park School | 55 LAWN PARK AVE, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | 1.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08638?
$322,394 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 08638 an expensive ZIP code in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area?
08638 ranks 15th of 19 ZIP codes in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area by typical home value, more expensive than about 26% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 08638 changed over the past year?
-4.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 08638?
The typical home price is 13.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,992/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 08638?
23,373, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 08638?
Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School (0.8 mi), Parkway Elementary School (1.1 mi), Eldridge Park School (1.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 08638?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Trenton-Princeton, NJ forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.