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ZIP 07080

Pop. 24,411·Middlesex County·67th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,805/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$840
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07080 · $2,805
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,590
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,590/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
$33,660/yr
At $2,805/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07080 (South Plainfield, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,411
Median income
$130,205
Median age
41.7
Renters
14.1%
Age distribution
20.9%
18%
27.9%
13.8%
19.4%
Under 1820.9%
18–3418%
35–5427.9%
55–6413.8%
65+19.4%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
17%
21.2%
White50.6%
Black10%
Hispanic17%
Asian21.2%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
23.7%
25%
43.8%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+43.8%
Housing tenure
85.9%
14.1%
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07080 in South Plainfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,293 → $130,205
up 13.9%
Population
24,251 → 24,411
up 0.7%
Renter share
14.3% → 14.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
41.1% → 43.8%
+2.7 pts
Median age
41.2 → 41.7
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $114,293 to $130,205 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.1% to 43.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07080 covers South Plainfield, NJ. The median rent here is $2,805/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($130,205/yr), ZIP 07080 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07080?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07080 (South Plainfield, NJ) is $2,805. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07080 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07080's median rent of $2,805/mo is $840 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07080 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07080 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #67 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $2,805/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07080?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,805/mo in ZIP 07080. The local median household income is $130,205/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07080?

Rent in ZIP 07080 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07080 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07080 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,805/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($130,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07080 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07080 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of ZIP 07080 households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07080 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07080 compare to the rest of South Plainfield?

ZIP 07080 sits right at the South Plainfield citywide median of $2,805/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07080 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07080 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,805/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 07080's median household income ($130,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07080 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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