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ZIP 07086

Pop. 17,295·Hudson County·13th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,791/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,826
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ZIP 07086 · $3,791
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,280
1 BR
$3,350
2 BR
$3,760
3 BR
$4,580
4 BR+
$5,380
Research median
$3,760/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
$45,492/yr
At $3,791/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyHudson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07086 (Weehawken, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,295
Median income
$127,763
Median age
37.8
Renters
69.6%
Age distribution
14.3%
27.6%
34.8%
Under 1814.3%
18–3427.6%
35–5434.8%
55–6411.5%
65+11.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
46.8%
34.8%
20%
White46.8%
Black4.2%
Hispanic34.8%
Asian20%
Education (25+)
13.8%
68.5%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college13.8%
Bachelor's+68.5%
Housing tenure
30.4%
69.6%
Owner30.4%
Renter69.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07086 in Weehawken, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,869 → $3,791
up 32.1%
Income
$104,892 → $127,763
up 21.8%
Population
16,215 → 17,295
up 6.7%
Renter share
67.6% → 69.6%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
61.5% → 68.5%
+7.0 pts
Median age
37 → 37.8
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 07086 in Weehawken, NJ paid around $2,869 a month. That figure now sits near $3,791, up 32.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $127,763 today, compared with $104,892 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 07086 in Weehawken, NJ adding about 1,080 residents over the five-year window, up 6.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 67.6% to 69.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.5% to 68.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07086 covers Weehawken, NJ. The median rent here is $3,791/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,760/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($127,763/yr), ZIP 07086 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07086?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07086 (Weehawken, NJ) is $3,791. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07086 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07086's median rent of $3,791/mo is $1,826 (93%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07086 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07086 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #13 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,791/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07086?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $152,000/year (~$73/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,791/mo in ZIP 07086. The local median household income is $127,763/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07086?

Rent in ZIP 07086 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07086 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07086 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,791/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($127,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07086 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07086 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.6% of ZIP 07086 households are renters, while 30.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07086 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07086 compare to the rest of Weehawken?

ZIP 07086 is more affordable than Weehawken overall. At $3,791/mo, it's $2 below the Weehawken citywide median of $3,793/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07086 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07086 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $3,791/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 07086's median household income ($127,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07086 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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