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ZIP 07017

Pop. 40,910·Essex County·180th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,020/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
+$55
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ZIP 07017 · $2,020
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,970/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
$24,240/yr
At $2,020/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.9% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07017 (East Orange, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,910
Median income
$58,853
Median age
36.9
Renters
66.2%
Age distribution
23.3%
23.4%
25.2%
12.3%
15.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5425.2%
55–6412.3%
65+15.8%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
78%
12.4%
White3.5%
Black78%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian1.1%
Other5%
Education (25+)
16%
35.1%
27.6%
21.4%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
33.8%
66.2%
Owner33.8%
Renter66.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07017 in East Orange, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,600 → $2,020
up 26.3%
Income
$55,501 → $58,853
up 6.0%
Population
38,771 → 40,910
up 5.5%
Renter share
71.7% → 66.2%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 21.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36 → 36.9
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 07017 in East Orange, NJ has climbed by $420 per month, settling near $2,020 after starting the period at $1,600. Census figures show median household income at $58,853 today, compared with $55,501 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,771 to 40,910 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. About 66.2% of households rent today, against 71.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07017 covers East Orange, NJ. The median rent here is $2,020/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($58,853/yr), ZIP 07017 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07017?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07017 (East Orange, NJ) is $2,020. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07017 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07017's median rent of $2,020/mo is $55 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07017 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07017 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #180 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,020/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,020/mo in ZIP 07017. The local median household income is $58,853/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07017?

Rent in ZIP 07017 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 07017 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07017 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,020/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($58,853/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07017 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 07017 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.2% of ZIP 07017 households are renters, while 33.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07017 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07017 compare to the rest of East Orange?

ZIP 07017 is more affordable than East Orange overall. At $2,020/mo, it's $48 below the East Orange citywide median of $2,068/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07017 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07017 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,020/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 07017's median household income ($58,853/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07017 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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