ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07090

Part of Westfield, NJ

Pop. 31,111·Union County·41st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,973/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$1,041

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 07090 · $2,973

More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,240

1 BR

$2,530

2 BR

$3,060

3 BR

$3,830

4 BR+

$4,350

Research median

$3,060/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

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07090 changed +2.3% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($232,629) is $5,816 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($4,350).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 07081, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,617/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07090. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,676/yr

At $2,973/mo median

Location

CityWestfield

StateNJ

CountyUnion County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07090 (Westfield, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 78.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,111

Median income

$232,629

Median age

40.7

Renters

18.9%

Age distribution

28.7%

13%

29%

14.4%

14.9%

Under 1828.7%

18–3413%

35–5429%

55–6414.4%

65+14.9%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

77.6%

White77.6%

Black2.5%

Hispanic8%

Asian8.9%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

78.1%

No HS diploma2.2%

HS diploma8%

Some college11.7%

Bachelor's+78.1%

Housing tenure

81.1%

18.9%

Owner81.1%

Renter18.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07090 in Westfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$185,093 → $232,629

up 25.7%

Population

30,967 → 31,111

up 0.5%

Renter share

19.9% → 18.9%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

76.3% → 78.1%

+1.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $185,093 to $232,629 across the same window, up 25.7% versus 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07090 covers Westfield, NJ. The median rent here is $2,973/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($232,629/yr), ZIP 07090 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07090?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (about $57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,973/mo in ZIP 07090. The local median household income is $232,629/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07090?

Rent in ZIP 07090 has risen 2.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 07090 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07090 is one of the pricier among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #41 of 209 at $2,973/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07090 changed +2.3%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.