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ZIP 07052

Pop. 48,620·Essex County·96th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,625/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$660
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07052 · $2,625
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,540
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,540/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,500/yr
At $2,625/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, -2.1% 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
41
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. Renters now make up 30.8% of households, compared with 28.1% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 07052

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07052 covers West Orange, NJ. The median rent here is $2,625/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($129,475/yr), ZIP 07052 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07052?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07052 (West Orange, NJ) is $2,625. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07052 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07052's median rent of $2,625/mo is $660 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 07052 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #96 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,625/mo.

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 $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,625/mo in ZIP 07052. The local median household income is $129,475/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07052?

Rent in ZIP 07052 has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 07052 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07052 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,625/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($129,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07052 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07052 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 07052 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07052 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07052 compare to the rest of West Orange?

ZIP 07052 sits right at the West Orange citywide median of $2,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07052 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07052 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,625/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 07052's median household income ($129,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07052 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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