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ZIP 07032

Part of Kearny, NJ
Pop. 40,614·Hudson County·149th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,301/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$336
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 07032 · $2,301
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,060
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,510/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
$27,612/yr
At $2,301/mo median
Location
CityKearny
StateNJ
CountyHudson County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07032 (Kearny, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,614
Median income
$79,154
Median age
40
Renters
57.1%
Age distribution
19.7%
22.6%
30.8%
13.2%
13.6%
Under 1819.7%
18–3422.6%
35–5430.8%
55–6413.2%
65+13.6%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
36.5%
51.7%
White36.5%
Black5.8%
Hispanic51.7%
Asian4.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
15.2%
34.5%
19.7%
30.6%
No HS diploma15.2%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
42.9%
57.1%
Owner42.9%
Renter57.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07032 in Kearny, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,592 → $2,301
up 44.5%
Income
$76,647 → $79,154
up 3.3%
Population
41,790 → 40,614
down 2.8%
Renter share
53.3% → 57.1%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 30.6%
+2.9 pts
Median age
38.2 → 40
+1.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 07032 in Kearny, NJ has increased from $1,592 to $2,301, a 44.5% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07032 in Kearny, NJ now reports about $79,154, up from $76,647 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 41,790 residents to roughly 40,614. Renters now make up 57.1% of households, compared with 53.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.6% of adults here, versus 27.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 07032 in Kearny, NJ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07032 covers Kearny, NJ. The median rent here is $2,301/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($79,154/yr), ZIP 07032 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07032?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07032 (Kearny, NJ) is $2,301. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07032 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07032's median rent of $2,301/mo is $336 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07032 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07032 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #149 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,301/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07032?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,301/mo in ZIP 07032. The local median household income is $79,154/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07032?

Rent in ZIP 07032 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07032 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07032 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,301/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($79,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07032 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07032 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.1% of ZIP 07032 households are renters, while 42.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07032 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07032 compare to the rest of Kearny?

ZIP 07032 sits right at the Kearny citywide median of $2,301/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07032 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07032 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,301/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 07032's median household income ($79,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07032 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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