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ZIP 07065

Part of Rahway, NJ
Pop. 30,109·Union County·118th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,506/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$541
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07065 · $2,506
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,360/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
$30,072/yr
At $2,506/mo median
Location
CityRahway
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07065 (Rahway, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,109
Median income
$91,461
Median age
39.7
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
19.3%
24.2%
26%
12.2%
18.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3424.2%
35–5426%
55–6412.2%
65+18.2%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
34.9%
31.2%
27.4%
White34.9%
Black31.2%
Hispanic27.4%
Asian6%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
30.9%
25%
34.1%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+34.1%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07065 in Rahway, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,368 → $91,461
up 12.4%
Population
29,582 → 30,109
up 1.8%
Renter share
44.2% → 48.5%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 34.1%
-0.8 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $81,368 in 2021 to $91,461 more recently. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 29,582 residents to roughly 30,109. Renters now make up 48.5% of households, compared with 44.2% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 07065

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07065 covers Rahway, NJ. The median rent here is $2,506/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($91,461/yr), ZIP 07065 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07065?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07065 (Rahway, NJ) is $2,506. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07065 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07065's median rent of $2,506/mo is $541 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07065 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07065 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #118 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,506/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07065?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,506/mo in ZIP 07065. The local median household income is $91,461/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07065?

Rent in ZIP 07065 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 07065 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07065 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,506/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($91,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07065 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07065 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of ZIP 07065 households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07065 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07065 compare to the rest of Rahway?

ZIP 07065 sits right at the Rahway citywide median of $2,506/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07065 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07065 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,506/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 07065's median household income ($91,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07065 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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