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ZIP 07012

Part of Clifton, NJ
Pop. 14,653·Passaic County·38th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,092/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,127
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 07012 · $3,092
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,520
Research median
$2,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,104/yr
At $3,092/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyPassaic County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07012 (Clifton, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,653
Median income
$101,737
Median age
38.5
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
26.3%
17.1%
26.9%
12.4%
17.3%
Under 1826.3%
18–3417.1%
35–5426.9%
55–6412.4%
65+17.3%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.4%
25.4%
White60.4%
Black4.9%
Hispanic25.4%
Asian10.8%
Education (25+)
25%
22%
46.6%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma25%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+46.6%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07012 in Clifton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,639 → $101,737
up 13.5%
Population
14,711 → 14,653
down 0.4%
Renter share
46% → 43.1%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44.5% → 46.6%
+2.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $89,639 in 2021 to $101,737 more recently. The renter share has eased from 46% to 43.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.5% to 46.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07012 covers Clifton, NJ. The median rent here is $3,092/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($101,737/yr), ZIP 07012 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07012 (Clifton, NJ) is $3,092. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07012's median rent of $3,092/mo is $1,127 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07012 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #38 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,092/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,092/mo in ZIP 07012. The local median household income is $101,737/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07012?

Rent in ZIP 07012 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07012 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,092/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($101,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07012 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 07012 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07012 compare to the rest of Clifton?

ZIP 07012 is pricier than Clifton as a whole. At $3,092/mo, it's $424 above the Clifton citywide median of $2,668/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $3,092/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 07012's median household income ($101,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07012 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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