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ZIP 07072

Pop. 6,378·Bergen County·147th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,170/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
+$205
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ZIP 07072 · $2,170
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$26,040/yr
At $2,170/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyBergen County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07072 (Carlstadt, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,378
Median income
$115,444
Median age
44.7
Renters
37.3%
Age distribution
31.3%
21.3%
15.6%
20.2%
Under 1811.7%
18–3431.3%
35–5421.3%
55–6415.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
23%
14.7%
White61.1%
Hispanic23%
Asian14.7%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
40.8%
23.2%
30.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
62.7%
37.3%
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07072 in Carlstadt, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,479 → $115,444
up 6.4%
Population
6,358 → 6,378
up 0.3%
Renter share
38.7% → 37.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 30.8%
-2.2 pts
Median age
40.6 → 44.7
+4.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $115,444 today, compared with $108,479 five years earlier. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33% to 30.8%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 07072 covers Carlstadt, NJ. The median rent here is $2,170/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($115,444/yr), ZIP 07072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07072?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07072 (Carlstadt, NJ) is $2,170. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07072's median rent of $2,170/mo is $205 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07072 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07072 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #147 out of 229 ZIPs at $2,170/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,170/mo in ZIP 07072. The local median household income is $115,444/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07072?

Rent in ZIP 07072 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07072 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,170/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($115,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.3% of ZIP 07072 households are renters, while 62.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07072 compare to the rest of Carlstadt?

ZIP 07072 is more affordable than Carlstadt overall. At $2,170/mo, it's $13 below the Carlstadt citywide median of $2,183/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07072 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,170/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 07072's median household income ($115,444/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07072 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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