ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07029

Part of Harrison, NJ

Pop. 22,866·Hudson County·81st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,664/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.3%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$732

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 07029 · $2,664

More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$2,300

1 BR

$2,350

2 BR

$2,640

3 BR

$3,220

4 BR+

$3,780

Research median

$2,640/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 07029 usually run 1.2% below trend in March and 1.2% above it in August, about $64 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 07029 is 0% below its high of $2,664 in August 2026, at $2,664 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07029 changed +1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 07029 rose 21.6% while median household income rose 27.3% ($69,389 to $88,333). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 07029 is 22.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,333) is $2,208 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,300).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 07105, 2 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,349/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07029. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,968/yr

At $2,664/mo median

Location

CityHarrison

StateNJ

CountyHudson 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 (+1.3% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07029 (Harrison, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 48.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,866

Median income

$88,333

Median age

Renters

78.2%

Age distribution

18.3%

34.2%

24.4%

Under 1818.3%

18–3434.2%

35–5424.4%

55–6412%

65+11.1%

Gender

51.7%

48.3%

Male51.7%

Female48.3%

Race & ethnicity

30.2%

42.6%

21%

White30.2%

Black4.3%

Hispanic42.6%

Asian21%

Other2%

Education (25+)

23.8%

16.7%

48.2%

No HS diploma11.2%

HS diploma23.8%

Some college16.7%

Bachelor's+48.2%

Housing tenure

21.8%

78.2%

Owner21.8%

Renter78.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07029 in Harrison, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,048 → $2,664

up 30.1%

Income

$67,829 → $88,333

up 30.2%

Population

21,845 → 22,866

up 4.7%

Renter share

75.6% → 78.2%

+2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

40.2% → 48.2%

+8.0 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 07029 in Harrison, NJ has climbed by $616 per month, settling near $2,664 after starting the period at $2,048. Household income in the area moved from $67,829 to $88,333 across the same window, up 30.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,845 to 22,866 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 78.2% of households rent today, against 75.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.2% to 48.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 07029 in Harrison, NJ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07029 covers Harrison, NJ. The median rent here is $2,664/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($88,333/yr), ZIP 07029 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07029?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (about $51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,664/mo in ZIP 07029. The local median household income is $88,333/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07029?

Rent in ZIP 07029 has risen 1.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $2,664 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 07029?

Asking rents in ZIP 07029 are usually lowest in March, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $64 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 07029?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 07029 rose 21.6% while median household income rose 27.3%, from $69,389 to $88,333. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 07029 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07029 is in the middle among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #81 of 209 at $2,664/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07029 changed +1.3%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.