ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07052

Part of West Orange, NJ

Pop. 48,620·Essex County·47th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,920/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

+$988

Reported rents

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ZIP 07052 · $2,920

More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,860

1 BR

$2,100

2 BR

$2,540

3 BR

$3,180

4 BR+

$3,610

Research median

$2,540/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 07052 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07052 changed +6.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($129,475) is $3,237 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,180); a 4-bedroom is $3,610.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 07050, 2 miles away, rents for 33% less ($1,970/mo), about $11,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07052. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,040/yr

At $2,920/mo median

Location

CityWest Orange

StateNJ

CountyEssex County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07052 (West Orange, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

48,620

Median income

$129,475

Median age

Renters

30.8%

Age distribution

21.5%

19.6%

28.3%

12.6%

18%

Under 1821.5%

18–3419.6%

35–5428.3%

55–6412.6%

65+18%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

43.1%

27.5%

22.5%

White43.1%

Black27.5%

Hispanic22.5%

Asian5.2%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

17.1%

21.3%

52.6%

No HS diploma9%

HS diploma17.1%

Some college21.3%

Bachelor's+52.6%

Housing tenure

69.2%

30.8%

Owner69.2%

Renter30.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 07052 in West Orange, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,215 → $2,920

up 31.8%

Income

$118,326 → $129,475

up 9.4%

Population

48,480 → 48,620

up 0.3%

Renter share

28.1% → 30.8%

+2.7 pts

Bachelor's+

52% → 52.6%

+0.6 pts

Median age

43.9 → 41

-2.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 07052 in West Orange, NJ stood at $2,215 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,920, reflecting a 31.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07052 in West Orange, NJ now reports about $129,475, up from $118,326 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 30.8% of households, compared with 28.1% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 07052 in West Orange, NJ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07052 covers West Orange, NJ. The median rent here is $2,920/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($129,475/yr), ZIP 07052 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07052?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,920/mo in ZIP 07052. The local median household income is $129,475/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07052?

Rent in ZIP 07052 has risen 6.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 07052 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07052 is one of the pricier among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 209 at $2,920/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07052 changed +6.9%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.