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ZIP 07081

Pop. 17,171·Union County·81st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,694/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$729
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07081 · $2,694
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,410
2 BR
$2,920
3 BR
$3,660
4 BR+
$4,150
Research median
$2,920/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
$32,328/yr
At $2,694/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07081 (Springfield, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 65.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,171
Median income
$155,906
Median age
44.1
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
20.1%
15%
33.2%
13.5%
18.2%
Under 1820.1%
18–3415%
35–5433.2%
55–6413.5%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
17.8%
White64.8%
Black9.3%
Hispanic17.8%
Asian9.3%
Education (25+)
18.4%
65.8%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college18.4%
Bachelor's+65.8%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07081 in Springfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$137,390 → $155,906
up 13.5%
Population
17,004 → 17,171
up 1.0%
Renter share
34.5% → 33.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
65.2% → 65.8%
+0.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07081 in Springfield, NJ now reports about $155,906, up from $137,390 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 17,004 residents to roughly 17,171.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07081 covers Springfield, NJ. The median rent here is $2,694/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,920/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($155,906/yr), ZIP 07081 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 07081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07081 (Springfield, NJ) is $2,694. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07081's median rent of $2,694/mo is $729 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07081 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07081 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #81 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,694/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,694/mo in ZIP 07081. The local median household income is $155,906/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07081?

Rent in ZIP 07081 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07081 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,694/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($155,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07081 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 07081 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07081 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07081 compare to the rest of Springfield?

ZIP 07081 sits right at the Springfield citywide median of $2,694/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,694/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 07081's median household income ($155,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07081 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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