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ZIP 07018

Pop. 28,924·Essex County·158th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,228/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
+$263
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ZIP 07018 · $2,228
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,736/yr
At $2,228/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +6.3% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $62,564 today, compared with $53,926 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07018 covers East Orange, NJ. The median rent here is $2,228/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($62,564/yr), ZIP 07018 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07018 (East Orange, NJ) is $2,228. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07018's median rent of $2,228/mo is $263 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 07018 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #158 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,228/mo.

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 $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,228/mo in ZIP 07018. The local median household income is $62,564/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07018?

Rent in ZIP 07018 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07018 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,228/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($62,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07018 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 07018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.2% of ZIP 07018 households are renters, while 27.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07018 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07018 compare to the rest of East Orange?

ZIP 07018 is pricier than East Orange as a whole. At $2,228/mo, it's $160 above the East Orange citywide median of $2,068/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,228/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 07018's median household income ($62,564/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07018 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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