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ZIP 07026

Part of Garfield, NJ
Pop. 32,783·Bergen County·137th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,409/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$444
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ZIP 07026 · $2,409
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,130/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
$28,908/yr
At $2,409/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyBergen County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07026 (Garfield, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,783
Median income
$79,700
Median age
38.8
Renters
55.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
24%
29.8%
14.7%
Under 1820.5%
18–3424%
35–5429.8%
55–6411.1%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
47.3%
White50.4%
Black6.2%
Hispanic47.3%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
14.2%
37.6%
22.3%
25.8%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+25.8%
Housing tenure
44.7%
55.3%
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07026 in Garfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,296 → $79,700
up 20.2%
Population
32,481 → 32,783
up 0.9%
Renter share
55% → 55.3%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 25.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
38.3 → 38.8
+0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $66,296 to $79,700 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.2% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.2% to 25.8% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 07026

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07026 covers Garfield, NJ. The median rent here is $2,409/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($79,700/yr), ZIP 07026 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07026 (Garfield, NJ) is $2,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07026's median rent of $2,409/mo is $444 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07026 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07026 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #137 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,409/mo in ZIP 07026. The local median household income is $79,700/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07026?

Rent in ZIP 07026 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07026 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,409/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($79,700/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07026 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.3% of ZIP 07026 households are renters, while 44.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07026 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07026 compare to the rest of Garfield?

ZIP 07026 is more affordable than Garfield overall. At $2,409/mo, it's $14 below the Garfield citywide median of $2,423/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,409/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 07026's median household income ($79,700/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07026 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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