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ZIP 07073

Pop. 10,313·Bergen County·48th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,002/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
+$1,037
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ZIP 07073 · $3,002
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$2,940
4 BR+
$3,750
Research median
$2,410/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
$36,024/yr
At $3,002/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyBergen County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07073 (East Rutherford, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,313
Median income
$97,993
Median age
38.2
Renters
64.6%
Age distribution
16.9%
28.6%
28.4%
12.2%
13.9%
Under 1816.9%
18–3428.6%
35–5428.4%
55–6412.2%
65+13.9%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
54.3%
22.7%
17.5%
White54.3%
Black5.6%
Hispanic22.7%
Asian17.5%
Education (25+)
13.3%
19%
21%
46.7%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma19%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
35.4%
64.6%
Owner35.4%
Renter64.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07073 in East Rutherford, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,592 → $97,993
up 13.2%
Population
9,918 → 10,313
up 4.0%
Renter share
65.5% → 64.6%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
42.4% → 46.7%
+4.3 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.2
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $97,993 today, compared with $86,592 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 9,918 residents to roughly 10,313. College-educated residents now make up 46.7% of adults here, versus 42.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07073 covers East Rutherford, NJ. The median rent here is $3,002/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($97,993/yr), ZIP 07073 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07073?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07073 (East Rutherford, NJ) is $3,002. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07073's median rent of $3,002/mo is $1,037 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07073 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07073 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #48 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,002/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,002/mo in ZIP 07073. The local median household income is $97,993/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07073?

Rent in ZIP 07073 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07073 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,002/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($97,993/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07073 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.6% of ZIP 07073 households are renters, while 35.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07073 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07073 compare to the rest of East Rutherford?

ZIP 07073 sits right at the East Rutherford citywide median of $3,002/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07073 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $3,002/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 07073's median household income ($97,993/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07073 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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