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ZIP 07039

Pop. 31,488·Essex County·6th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$4,369/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$2,404
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ZIP 07039 · $4,369
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,420
1 BR
$2,740
2 BR
$3,310
3 BR
$4,140
4 BR+
$4,710
Research median
$3,310/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
$52,428/yr
At $4,369/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07039 (Livingston, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,488
Median income
$229,806
Median age
44.3
Renters
11.1%
Age distribution
25.4%
30.3%
13.9%
18.6%
Under 1825.4%
18–3411.8%
35–5430.3%
55–6413.9%
65+18.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.1%
35.1%
White54.1%
Black3.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian35.1%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
12.4%
73.5%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college12.4%
Bachelor's+73.5%
Housing tenure
88.9%
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07039 in Livingston, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$176,991 → $229,806
up 29.8%
Population
31,103 → 31,488
up 1.2%
Renter share
13.1% → 11.1%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
72.7% → 73.5%
+0.8 pts

Median household income rose from $176,991 to $229,806 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.8% shift. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 31,103 residents to roughly 31,488. Renters now make up 11.1% of households, compared with 13.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07039 covers Livingston, NJ. The median rent here is $4,369/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($229,806/yr), ZIP 07039 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07039?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07039 (Livingston, NJ) is $4,369. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07039 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07039's median rent of $4,369/mo is $2,404 (122%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07039 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07039 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #6 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $4,369/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07039?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $175,000/year (~$84/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,369/mo in ZIP 07039. The local median household income is $229,806/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07039?

Rent in ZIP 07039 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07039 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07039 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,369/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($229,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07039 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07039 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.1% of ZIP 07039 households are renters, while 88.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07039 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07039 compare to the rest of Livingston?

ZIP 07039 is pricier than Livingston as a whole. At $4,369/mo, it's $15 above the Livingston citywide median of $4,354/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07039 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07039 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,369/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 07039's median household income ($229,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07039 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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