Trenton
Census-designated place in Williams County, North Dakota

Trenton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Williams County, North Dakota, with 488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,932 ft (589 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williston, 12.2 miles NE.
- 488residents (2020 Census)
- 1,932 ftelevation · 589 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 466 / sq mipopulation density
- 58853ZIP code
About Trenton
Trenton is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 488 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 535 in 2025. It is 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Williston.
It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The CDP is in southwestern Williams County, in the surrounding areas of Trenton Township and it is on the east side of Hardscrabble Township. It is on the south side of North Dakota Highway 1804.
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Living in Trenton
- Median household income
- $107,417
- Median home value
- $305,400
- Median rent
- $617/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Trenton had 488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 466 per sq mi (180 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Trenton at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Williams County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 488 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,932 ft (589 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0699° N, 103.8432° W |
| ZIP code | 58853 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3879460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Trenton
- Williston12.2 mi NE
- East Fairview17.4 mi SW
- Fairview, MT17.9 mi SW
- Bainville, MT18.2 mi W
- Alexander18.5 mi SE
- Springbrook21.6 mi NE
- Blacktail25.5 mi N
- Arnegard26.0 mi SE
- Epping26.7 mi NE
- Long Creek27.2 mi E
- Sidney, MT28.7 mi SW
- Watford City32.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Trenton
What county is Trenton in?
Trenton is in Williams County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Trenton, ND?
488 people lived in Trenton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Trenton, ND?
The ZIP code of Trenton is 58853.
What is the elevation of Trenton?
1,932 feet (589 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Trenton?
Williston (12.2 mi), East Fairview (17.4 mi), Fairview (17.9 mi), Bainville (18.2 mi), Alexander (18.5 mi).
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