ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07073

Part of East Rutherford, NJ

Pop. 10,313·Bergen County·60th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,828/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$896

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 07073 · $2,828

More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 07073 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07073 changed +10.9% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($97,993) is $2,450 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,410); a 3-bedroom is $2,940.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 07072, 1 mile away, rents for 12% less ($2,475/mo), about $4,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07073. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$33,936/yr

At $2,828/mo median

Location

CityEast Rutherford

StateNJ

CountyBergen County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, +0.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,162 → $2,828

up 30.8%

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

The median rent in ZIP 07073 in East Rutherford, NJ stood at $2,162 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,828, reflecting a 30.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $97,993 today, compared with $86,592 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07073 covers East Rutherford, NJ. The median rent here is $2,828/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($97,993/yr), ZIP 07073 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $113,000/year (about $54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,828/mo in ZIP 07073. The local median household income is $97,993/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07073?

Rent in ZIP 07073 has risen 10.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

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

ZIP 07073 is one of the pricier among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #60 of 209 at $2,828/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07073 changed +10.9%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.