ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07018

Part of East Orange, NJ

Pop. 28,924·Essex County·184th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$1,991/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$59

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 07018 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 07018 · $1,991

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,520

1 BR

$1,720

2 BR

$2,080

3 BR

$2,600

4 BR+

$2,960

Research median

$2,080/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 07018 is 1.4% below its high of $2,020 in July 2026, at $1,991 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07018 changed +1.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,564) is $1,564 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,520); a 1-bedroom is $1,720.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07018. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,892/yr

At $1,991/mo median

Location

CityEast Orange

StateNJ

CountyEssex County

Rent Market Meter

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 (+1.1% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07018 (East Orange, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,924

Median income

$62,564

Median age

38.7

Renters

72.2%

Age distribution

19.2%

25.9%

27%

13%

15%

Under 1819.2%

18–3425.9%

35–5427%

55–6413%

65+15%

Gender

44.8%

55.2%

Male44.8%

Female55.2%

Race & ethnicity

80.4%

White2.2%

Black80.4%

Hispanic9.2%

Asian1.5%

Other6.7%

Education (25+)

32.4%

31.3%

24.5%

No HS diploma11.8%

HS diploma32.4%

Some college31.3%

Bachelor's+24.5%

Housing tenure

27.8%

72.2%

Owner27.8%

Renter72.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 07018 in East Orange, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,597 → $1,991

up 24.7%

Income

$53,926 → $62,564

up 16.0%

Population

30,047 → 28,924

down 3.7%

Renter share

78.5% → 72.2%

-6.3 pts

Bachelor's+

23.3% → 24.5%

+1.2 pts

Median age

35.4 → 38.7

+3.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 07018 in East Orange, NJ has shifted from $1,597 to $1,991, up 24.7% since 2022. Census figures show median household income at $62,564 today, compared with $53,926 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 07018 in East Orange, NJ losing about 1,123 residents over the five-year window, down 3.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 78.5% to 72.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 07018

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 07018

About renting in ZIP 07018

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07018 covers East Orange, NJ. The median rent here is $1,991/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($62,564/yr), ZIP 07018 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,991/mo in ZIP 07018. The local median household income is $62,564/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07018?

Rent in ZIP 07018 has risen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.4% below its high of $2,020 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 07018 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07018 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #184 of 209 at $1,991/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07018 changed +1.1%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.